Arthur Atuha, Author at Development Watch Centre

Could Electricity Vehicles be the long-term solution to the rising Fuel prices?

Global fuel prices have once again become a barometer of geopolitical tension post Covid-19 times. In April 2026, the fragile ceasefire negotiations between Iran and the United States of America triggered sharp swings in Brent crude with prices spiking to 12% in a single week after the talks stalled over uranium enrichment limits. Despite the […]

Arthur Atuha • May 7, 2026 • 5 min read

Belt and Road Initiative

Improved Technology Is Vital in Answering Uganda and Africa’s Energy Dilemma

The World Bank estimates that one billion people – of which a big fraction is in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia – have no access to electricity! Relatedly, the African Development Bank (ADB) explains that Sub-Saharan Africa cannot realise its development targets with current shortage of electricity stressing that the region needs USD 130-170 billion […]

Arthur Atuha • Jan 28, 2025 • 5 min read