Stella Amony; Strengthening Strategic Communications for Uganda’s Transformational Energy Future

In Uganda’s rapidly evolving extractives sector, where strategic clarity, public trust, and stakeholder alignment are essential, Stella Amony stands as one of the nation’s most influential voices in corporate communications. With more than 20 years of experience spanning public relations, media relations, corporate branding, and stakeholder engagement, she has built a reputation for excellence defined by trust, integrity, and exceptional communication judgment.

Today, Stella serves as the Communications Lead at the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., one of the most consequential infrastructure and investment projects in Africa. Her role places her at the heart of Uganda’s energy journey; ensuring that messaging, brand positioning, and multi-stakeholder coordination reflect the highest level of professionalism, transparency, and public accountability.

A Career Shaped by Leadership, Strategy & High-Level Communications

Stella’s professional journey includes senior roles in leading PR and integrated communication agencies where she has guided strategy for top local and global brands. She has excelled in sectors including:

• Extractives and energy
• Public sector and national development programs
• Community and civil society engagement
• Top corporate and consumer brands

Her experience has positioned her as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, shaping narratives around complex and high-visibility projects while ensuring inclusiveness and clarity in messaging.

What sets Stella apart is her calm, strategic approach. She is consistently called upon to lead communication in situations that require credibility, cultural insight, and deep stakeholder understanding.

Driving Communication for One of Africa’s Most Significant Energy Projects

At EACOP Ltd., Stella leads and coordinates communication for a multi-country pipeline and an ecosystem of stakeholders, including:

• Government ministries and regulatory bodies
• International oil and gas partners
• Project-affected communities
• Civil society and environmental groups
• Local and global media platforms

She provides brand oversight, crisis communication management, and strategic engagement, ensuring that information flows in a manner that is factual, timely, and aligned with the project’s sustainability commitments.

In an environment where narratives are scrutinized and every detail matters, Stella has become a stabilizing force.

Championing Collaboration & Public Dialogue

Her work extends beyond the boardroom.

Stella believes communication must bridge perspectives, not polarize them. She consistently promotes:

• Constructive community engagement
• Public information access and transparency
• Inclusive storytelling that reflects citizen voices

She has been instrumental in driving platforms that bring together policymakers, experts, media, and grassroots communities, ensuring everyone sees themselves in Uganda’s development story.

Experienced, Empathetic & Future-Focused

Colleagues celebrate Stella for her steady leadership, warm personality, and remarkable ability to maintain composure under pressure. Her guidance empowers teams to deliver with confidence and diplomacy in high-stakes environments.

She combines industry experience, cross-sector exposure, and technical expertise, making her one of the most respected communication professionals in Uganda’s energy landscape.

Why She Moves Nations

Stella Amony is shaping how Uganda, and the world, understands one of the most transformative investments in East African history. Her leadership ensures that communication remains ethical, evidence-based, and people-centered. She is a catalyst for trust, a bridge between progress and the public, and a leader elevating Uganda’s global narrative.

Stella Amony embodies Postdator’s Women Who Move Nations ethos; she leads with excellence, builds with collaboration, and inspires through communication that strengthens national development.