GEITA, Aug. 18 -- DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, today launched the Youth Economic Empowerment (YEE) program, targeting areas affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project.

The program is part of the governments ongoing efforts to ensure that communities near major development projects benefit directly from them.

Speaking during the official launch held in Bukombe Village, Bukombe District, Geita Region, on August 18, 2025, Dr. Biteko said the YEE initiative is one of the community development programs supported by EACOP during and after the pipeline construction phase, as part of the companys corporate social responsibility (CSR).

He stated that the first phase of the program aims to r...