At a colorful event held at Silver Springs hotel, Bugolobi on Thursday September 26, 2024, MUBS Ag. Principal Prof. Moses Muhwezi unveiled the RAASE ENERGY CONSULT LTD, a consultancy in energy formed by the MUBS PhD Students of Energy Economics and Governance. The consultancy is a brainchild of cohort four students of the PhD in Energy economics and Governance, with a motive to provide innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to address the unique challenges faced by Uganda’s energy sector.
RAASE Energy Consults is committed to driving change in Uganda’s energy sector through research, collaboration, and innovative practices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable energy future. The launch was part of the PhD Students of Energy Economics and Governance energy transition workshop organized on the same day under the theme “energy transition in the eyes of a Ugandan.” The students organized the workshop in conjunction with
the Civil Society Budgeting and Advocacy Group (CSBAG) and AFIEGO. The workshop critically assessed Uganda’s energy transition plan on its attempt to address persistent energy dynamics by identifying gaps and opportunities for more inclusive and effective solutions.
Furthermore, the workshop sought to provide a comprehensive critique of the energy transition plan from the perspective of its most affected citizens. By analyzing the real-life impacts and shortcomings of the existing
strategies, the workshop further sought to propose actionable recommendations that could better address the energy needs of all Ugandans.
The Chief Executive Director of CSBAG Mr. Julius Mukunda, provided an insightful analysis of the current state of Uganda’s energy sector, focusing on the pressing issues of poverty, investment deficits, dependence on external financing, private sector engagement, innovative financing models, sustainability and local capacity, collaboration and strategic planning. He proposed recommendations needed to drive the transition agenda which included enhancement of Investment in Renewable Energy as this would Increase public and private sector investment to meet the growing energy demands, Alignment of External Financing with National Goals, Fostering Public-Private Partnerships among others.