Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited hosted a delegation from Somalia’s National Electricity Authority (NEA-Somalia) on a benchmarking visit aimed at promoting knowledge exchange, sharing institutional experiences and strengthening regional cooperation in the electricity sector.
The delegation, led by NEA-Somalia Board Chairperson, Mr. Intisar Abdikadir, was received by UEGCL’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Isaac Arinaitwe.
The engagement provided an opportunity for both institutions to exchange experiences and share best practices in electricity generation, institutional governance and sector regulation. It also offered a platform for discussions on approaches to strengthening institutional capacity and improving performance within the electricity sector.
In his remarks, Eng. Arinaitwe reaffirmed UEGCL’s commitment to regional collaboration and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, noting their importance in fostering institutional growth, building sector capacity and advancing sustainable energy development.
The visit underscores the value of cooperation among African electricity sector institutions in leveraging shared experiences, strengthening technical capacity and supporting the development of reliable and sustainable energy systems across the region.
