Biogas technology offers a good potential energy option for Uganda through its various advantages. However, the adoption and success of biogas technology remain very low. Factors identified as positively promoting the development of biogas in Uganda included younger/male head of household, increased farm income or number of cattle owned, larger household size and increasing cost of traditional fuels. Factors with a negative impact on biogas adoption included household location and farm size. Policy options that could greatly increase the adoption and continued success of biogas technology in Uganda have been highlighted.