The Government of Uganda has officially commissioned the long-awaited Nyagak III Hydropower Project, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to improve energy access, drive regional development, and unlock …
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Uganda has bilateral agreements with neighboring East African countries to both sell and purchase electricity. Initially, Uganda’s power trading was limited to Kenya due to the two countries’ interconnection, but …
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Uganda’s main electricity distribution company, Umeme Limited is investing USD 35 million approximately 130 billion despite its concession coming to an end in 2025. In 2022, government notified Umeme that …
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How reduction of Electricity tariffs will impact the economy
Power regulator, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has announced a reduction of the electricity tariffs for the first quarter of 2024 by a weighted average of 1.6% compared the previous …
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The European Union (EU) will invest 60 million euros (equivalent to 240 billion shillings) to upgrade Uganda’s oldest power stations, Nalubaale (formerly Owen Falls Dam) and Kiira hydropower plant plants …