Uganda Atomic Energy Council

The Uganda Atomic Energy Council (UAEC) is a corporate body, established by the Atomic Energy Act of 2008, which was enacted by the Parliament of Uganda.[1]

Uganda Atomic Energy Council
UAEC
Agency overview
Formed2009
JurisdictionGovernment of Uganda
HeadquartersKampala, Uganda
Agency executives
Parent agencyUganda Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
WebsiteHomepage

Location

The headquarters and offices of UAEC are located in Amber House at 29-33 Kampala Road, in the central business district of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.[2] The coordinates of the agency's headquarters are:0°18'49.0"N, 32°34'54.0"E (Latitude:0.313611; Longitude:32.581667).[3]

Overview

UAEC is responsible for the regulation of the peaceful applications of ionising radiation, with the following specific objectives: (a) Protect the safety of individuals, society, and the environment from the dangers resulting from ionising radiation (b) Provide for the production and use of radiation sources and the management of radioactive waste (c) Provide for compliance with international safety requirements for the use of ionising radiation, radiation protection, and security of radioactive sources.[4][5]

National outlook

Since 2012, Uganda has indicated its willingness, determination, and intention to develop nuclear power for peaceful means, using locally available uranium deposits.[6] With an electrification rate of 20 percent as of June 2016, according to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics,[7] the country will need more than what it can develop from hydroelectric sites, to satisfy the need for electricity nationwide.[8] The country plans to generate 40,000 megawatts of electricity to meet its goals under the Vision 2040 development plan.[9] In October 2016, Uganda asked Russia for help in the development of nuclear power.[9]

Board of directors

The five-member board included the following members as of July 2009:[10]

  1. Akisophel Kisolo, academic physicist, chairman
  2. Rosemary Nsaba Byanyima - consultant radiologist
  3. Maxiwell Otim - biomedical scientist
  4. Kirya Kabanda - hydrological engineer.

See also

References
  1. Administrator (22 July 2009). "Uganda Atomic Energy Council launched". The Independent (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  2. UAEC (16 March 2016). "Uganda Atomic Energy Council: Contact Us". Kampala: Uganda Atomic Energy Council (UAEC). Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  3. "Location of the Headquarters of Uganda Atomic Energy Council". Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  4. "Atomic Energy Council - Protecting the Public and Environment: Background". Kampala: Uganda Atomic Energy Council (UAEC). 13 December 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  5. Rupiny, David (21 July 2009). "Uganda's Atomic Energy Council Launched". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  6. Moses Kalisa Seruwagi (28 August 2012). "Uganda plans nuclear energy development". Nairobi: African Review Magazine. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  7. Wesonga, Nelson (16 June 2016). "German firm avails Shs80b for new power connections". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  8. Williams, Luke (23 July 2015). "The Options for a Ugandan Nuclear Energy Programme". Kampala: Oil In Uganda. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  9. Star Reporter (29 October 2016). "Uganda asks Russia for help in nuclear power". The Star (Kenya). Nairobi. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  10. Among, Barbara (27 July 2009). "Atomic Energy Council Formed". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
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