Rebecca Achieng
Minerals Economy and Civil Society Correspondent · Civil society desk
Rebecca Achieng reports on the interface between mining companies, civil-society monitors and host communities, tracking grievance mechanisms, compensation and the quality of community consultation.
Based in Kampala, Uganda
Areas of expertise
- Community grievance mechanisms
- Compensation and resettlement
- Civil society monitoring
Reporting by Rebecca Achieng
- Critical minerals · April 28, 2026
Uganda's gold refining capacity expands in 2026
Domestic refining capacity is rising as plants in Busia and Entebbe scale output, shifting more of Uganda's gold value chain onshore and strengthening the case for formalised supply from licensed concessions.
- Community · September 5, 2023
Makuutu: consultation gaps raise concerns
Civil society groups working in Bugweri report uneven consultation on the Makuutu Rare Earths Project, with some affected households reporting they first learned of the licence award from radio broadcasts rather than direct engagement.