Rubondo Steps Down as Oil Sector Transitions | Uganda News

Uganda News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 6, 2026 · 1m

After nearly two decades as Uganda’s first Petroleum Authority Executive Director, Ernest Rubondo steps down, leaving behind a legacy of guiding the nation’s oil sector from discovery to development — but also facing criticism over centralized leadership and succession gaps. His departure sets the stage for Michael Ochan Otonga, appointed Acting Executive Director effective September 2026, as the authority enters a pivotal transition. The new leadership must now transform institutional progress into real commercial outcomes, accelerate regulatory efficiency, and deliver on a clear timeline…