Court rejects appeal on $4B Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline

Background

Four civil society organizations from Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda filed an appeal after their original case was dismissed. The case challenged the $4 billion crude oil pipeline project connecting Uganda and Tanzania.

Court Decision

The appeal was rejected by the court, upholding the dismissal of the legal challenge against the pipeline project.

"The court maintained that the project meets the necessary legal requirements and dismissed the appeal lodged by the civil society groups," the ruling stated.

Context

The Uganda–Tanzania crude oil pipeline is a major infrastructure project intended to transport crude oil from Uganda's oil fields to the Tanzanian port of Tanga for export. The project has attracted significant investment and is considered vital for the region's economic future.

Author's Summary

The court's rejection of the appeal solidifies the continuation of the Uganda–Tanzania pipeline, underlining the project's compliance with legal standards despite civil society opposition.

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The Citizen The Citizen — 2025-11-29

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