KAMPALA, Uganda‐ East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. and the Buganda Kingdom have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration on environmental conservation and community development.
The partnership focuses on two flagship initiatives: tree growing under Ekibira Kya Kabaka and the construction of a modern community sports center in Buddu County, Masaka District.
These initiatives align with EACOP’s Socio-Economic Investment pillars—environmental stewardship and youth empowerment—by promoting sustainable interventions that enhance the social and economic well-being of communities along the pipeline route.
As part of this partnership, the Buganda Kingdom has committed 120 acres of land for tree growing and an additional 10 acres for the development of the state-of-the-art community sports center.
EACOP will provide financial support for the construction of the facility, which aims to nurture young talent, promote fitness, and serve as a center for community engagement and unity.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Guillaume DULOUT, Managing Director of EACOP, stated “This MoU reflects our long-term commitment to advancing sustainability and socio-economic development. By restoring ecosystems through tree planting and supporting the sports center, we are investing in initiatives that will deliver lasting value for communities and the environment.”
Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, the Katikkiro of Buganda, welcomed the collaboration.
“The Kingdom cherishes partnerships that address urgent challenges such as climate change, environmental conservation, and youth empowerment. Through Ekibira Ky’Abataka and the new community sports center, we are working with EACOP to create a legacy of resilience, opportunity, and growth for our people,” he said.
According to EACOP Ltd., the pipeline spans 296 kilometers, passing through 10 districts and 25 sub-counties, with 7 of these districts located within the Buganda Kingdom. It traverses 130 villages across 4 of Buganda’s 18 counties, including:
Gomba District (Gomba County), Kyankwanzi District (Singo County), Mubende District (Buwekula County), Sembabule District (Mawogola County), Lwengo, Kyotera, and Rakai Districts (Buddu County)
