UEGCL hosted the French Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Virginie Leroy, together with a delegation from Agence Française de Development (AFD) at Nalubaale-Kiira Hydropower Plants. The visit aimed at assessing the progress of the rehabilitation project at the complex, underscoring the strong partnership between Uganda and France in advancing sustainable energy […]
UEGCL was proud to participate in the Women in Construction Symposium 2026, held under the theme “Shattering the Glass Ceiling for Effective Participation of Women in Construction and Infrastructure for National Transformation.” The symposium brought together women from across the construction and infrastructure industry, creating a dynamic platform for engagement, […]
Today, UEGCL convened a high-level strategic meeting with the contractor for the 183MW Isimba Hydropower Plant (HPP), China International Water & Electric Corporation (CWE), together with the Owner’s Engineer, to deliberate on the rehabilitation of the Isimba HPP spillway system. The engagement focused on identifying and evaluating a range of […]
To celebrate the incredible women who play a vital role in keeping UEGCL and its power plants running smoothly, the ladies gathered at London Hall for a themed breakfast that blended learning, connection, and celebration. Dressed in denim and shades of pink, the morning created a warm and relaxed atmosphere, […]
In celebration of International Women’s Day this year, the ladies of UEGCL Head Office proudly represented the organisation through a community outreach visit to Mind Nest Homes in Bukoto. Mind Nest Homes was established to provide care, protection, and support to vulnerable young mothers and orphans. Beyond meeting basic needs […]
UEGCL is proud to have participated in the 4th edition of the Engineers Run 2026, held at the Kyambogo Cricket Grounds. The event brought together over 500 participants from across Uganda’s engineering fraternity, providing a vibrant platform to promote wellness, teamwork, and professional solidarity within the sector. The Chief Guest, […]
Today, the Namanve Thermal Power Plant (50MW) conducted its annual dependable capacity test in fulfilment of its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) requirements. Unlike last year’s test, which was performed on five engines (1, 3, 4, 5, and 6), this year’s assessment was carried out on six engines (1, 2, 3, […]
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) registered a strong financial and operational performance for the Financial Year ended June 2025, buoyed by a full year of commercial operations at the 600 MW Karuma Hydropower Plant and improved dispatch across its generation assets. These positive highlights were shared at the Company’s […]
Kampala, August 24, 2024:- The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) on Saturday joined thousands of participants at the 12th annual Rotary Cancer Run held at Lugogo Millennium Grounds in Kampala. The event, which kicked off at 6:00 AM, was a resounding success, marked by a vibrant atmosphere as runners gathered to […]
The Government of Uganda officially commissioned the long-awaited Nyagak III Hydropower Plant, a modern electricity generation facility with a capacity of 6.6 megawatts, situated in the Zombo District of the West Nile sub-region. The plant was inaugurated by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Sentamu, […]