David Mugisha
David Mugisha tracks Uganda's mining law and licensing regime, including the Mining and Minerals Act 2022, DGSM licensing practice and the role of the Uganda National Mining Company.
- Mining and Minerals Act 2022
- DGSM licensing
- Mineral trade and exports
Mining & Extractives, Mining & Regulation
Kampala / Kampala and Entebbe / Kampala, Uganda
Latest report
Inside Uganda's Gold Fraud Machine
More than 20 Kampala firms are under investigation over gold scams that have cost investors from Asia, North America and Europe millions of dollars. The fronts are often security companies, not refineries.
All reports by David Mugisha
- AccountabilityMining & Extractives
Inside Uganda's Gold Fraud Machine
More than 20 Kampala firms are under investigation over gold scams that have cost investors from Asia, North America and Europe millions of dollars. The fronts are often security companies, not refineries.
Kampala6 min read 
MixedMining & RegulationUNMC Takes Its Seat in Uganda's Mining Sector
The Mining and Minerals Act 2022 gave the state a free-carried interest in medium and large-scale mineral licences. Four years on, we look at how DGSM licensed mining companies are adjusting.
Kampala6 min read
MixedMining & RegulationGold Leads Exports as Refining Debate Grows
Refined gold has topped Uganda's export earnings for several years. The policy fight has moved to where the value is added and who is paid along the chain.
Kampala and Entebbe6 min read
MixedMining & ExtractivesGold Mining in Uganda: A Guide to the Companies
An investigative directory of the licensed gold miners, refiners and exporters operating across Uganda's Lake Victoria Green Belt and Karamoja, with community impact notes for each.
Kampala, Uganda9 min read