Youth Inclusion and Education

GIDEON KIBIRIGE

In 2021, Gideon Kibirige received TotalEnergies EP Uganda's Postgraduate scholarship, which enabled him to pursue a Master of Science in Reservoir Engineering at IFP School in France. He is now positively impacting Uganda's oil and gas sector as a Reservoir Engineer.

JACKLINE KUNIHIRA

Meet Jackline Kunihira, a beneficiary of TotalEnergies EP Uganda’s Graduate Trainee program. She has played a pivotal role in the installation of a passive seismic network for the Tilenga Project. For Jackline, contributing to Uganda’s first oil extraction is both a joy and a privilege.

GRACE MUKASA MUKIIBI

Grace Mukasa Mukiibi, is a Certified Welder and Entrepreneur. After completing his Diploma in Petroleum Engineering, Mukiibi recognized the importance of hands-on training and experience to thrive in the competitive job market. He underwent specialized training as part of TotalEnergies EP Uganda's Welders Training Programme. Upon completing his training and certification, Mukasa and a group of beneficiaries of the Welders Training Programme established a company called Coded Welders & Contractors (U) LTD. In 2013, http://cwc.co.ug benefited from HSE management systems training and achieved ISO 45001 certification. Today, the company is 1 of the vital companies supplying beds to #TilengaProject's 4,000-man camp.

BRENDA AMANYA

Brendah Amanya joined TotalEnergies EP Uganda as a Graduate Trainee, an opportunity that laid a strong foundation for her career in the oil and gas sector. Today, she is working as a Methods Officer.

DAVID KASAMBA

In 2015, David Kasamba excelled in his Uganda Certificate of Examinations (UCE). However, he faced financial constraints that threatened his hopes for further education. However, he applied for the TotalEnergies EP Uganda's Advanced Secondary Education scholarship, which became a turning point in his life. Today, Kasamba is a Telecom Engineer playing a crucial role in facilitating telecommunication and cybersecurity in Uganda.

SHEILA KEMIGISA

Despite excelling in her Uganda Certificate of Examinations (UCE), Sheila Kemigisa's aspirations for higher education were in jeopardy. However, she received TotalEnergies EP Uganda's Advanced Secondary Education scholarship, which allowed her to pursue her studies without the burden of tuition fees. Today, Sheila serves as a Mining Engineer at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.