The Ground Shook in Hoima, and So Did the People
It began quietly. Then, the blasts came. In Kyakasato Village, nestled in Kigorobya County of Hoima District, life used to move with the rhythm of farming seasons, local gatherings,...
“We Are the Ones Who Will Be Left Behind”: Voices from Kikuube Demand Climate Justice as Oil Expands
Under the scorching sun of Kikuube, children kicked up dust on the football field, laughing as they played. But this was more than just a game—it was an act...
When the Earth Cries: A Story of Landslides and Corporate Neglect in Kikuube
It begins with rain. Not a downpour, not a storm—just ordinary Ugandan rain, falling softly at first on the villages of Kyakatemba and Kidoma in Kikuube District. But to...
The Cries of a Dying Forest: A Critical Look at Bugoma Forest
It was early morning when Tasha Research Institute Africa community observer Tumwine Julius set out for Bugoma. The air was dry, unusually dry for March in western Uganda. The...
Exploitation and Corruption Wrought by the EACOP Project
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is widely touted as a beacon of economic progress and regional transformation. However, the #STOPEACOP movement, along with organizations such as Tasha...
Exposing the Truth: How TotalEnergies’ EACOP Project Betrays Its Promises
The Tilenga and EACOP projects, spearheaded by TotalEnergies, have been widely criticized for their destructive impact on local communities and the environment. Despite their claims of acting responsibly and...
An Environmental Disaster in the Making? A Critique of the EACOP Project
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project stands as a looming environmental catastrophe, threatening the fragile ecosystems and biodiversity in its wake and beyond. This project is widely...
Faith, Environmental Justice, and the battle against EACOP
In the heart of Buliisa district in western Uganda, the once-forgotten River Kamuhukula has once again resurfaced, following decades of obscurity, not as the blessing it should be, but...
Broken Promises and Shattered Lives: Real EACOP Impact
Uganda’s mission to become an oil producer cast a future glistening with prosperity. Images of a country driven forward by its newfound wealth danced in the minds of many....