Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited today hosted a technical Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting at Isimba Hydropower Plant, chaired by the Minister of State for Energy, Hon. Sidronius Okaasai Opolot. The meeting reviewed progress on remedial works at Isimba and Karuma Hydropower Plants, as well as the plants’ preparedness for the anticipated El Niño rains.
In his remarks, the Minister emphasised the need for stronger inter-agency collaboration under the “One MEMD” approach, calling on sector institutions to adopt practical, engineering-led solutions to operational challenges. He further urged stakeholders to work collectively and proactively to safeguard generation infrastructure and ensure the continued supply of reliable electricity.
The meeting brought together PSC Chairperson Prof. Badru Kiggundu, representatives from Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL), the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), the Office of the Attorney General, contractor China International Water & Electric Corporation (CWE), and senior officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) and UEGCL.
Key discussions focused on aquatic weed management at Isimba Hydropower Plant, restoration of generating units at both Isimba and Karuma, and coordinated interventions to accelerate outstanding remedial works.
The engagement underscores the importance of sustained collaboration among sector stakeholders in addressing operational challenges, strengthening the resilience of generation infrastructure and ensuring reliable electricity supply to support Uganda’s development.
