For many Ugandans, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) promises jobs and economic opportunity. But for those on the ground, working on the pipeline often comes with uncertainty,...
In the quiet village of Kijumbya, nestled in Kaoora Parish, Buliisa District, the laughter of children trying to learn echoes through cracked classroom walls. The small community school, Kijumbya...
This month (August 2025), TotalEnergies published a story calling the Tilenga and EACOP projects “responsible” and “transparent.” They speak of community consultations, fair compensation, and protecting the environment. But...
When the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) was announced, it arrived draped in the language of transformation. Policymakers and company officials spoke of prosperity, employment, and a future...
For Oyirwoth Ronny, 20, and his sister Asera Joan, 23, life took a harsh turn after the death of their father. Today, they are not just grieving children—they are...
From the very beginning, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has been a project built on the backs of the vulnerable. What was promoted as a promise of...
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) was launched under a banner of hope. Spearheaded by TotalEnergies and regional governments, the project was sold as a beacon of economic...
It started with a letter. On April 27, 2025, eleven young Ugandans walked into KCB Bank’s offices in Kampala with nothing more than a petition and a plea: stop...
On the evening of May 11, 2025, tragedy struck quietly. Agaaba Franco, a young Ugandan working on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), was found lifeless in his...
For years, they were ignored. Farmers saw their land taken without permission. Families were forced from their homes before compensation ever arrived. Children had to leave school. Entire communities...
