The Karuma Hydropower Plant in Uganda, a flagship 600 MW project financed 85% by the Export-Import Bank of China and 15% by the Ugandan government, has successfully synchronized its fourth turbine unit, bringing the plant closer to full capacity. Each of the six turbine units produces 100 MW, and full commissioning is expected by the […]

The Ugandan government is considering listing electricity agencies on the stock exchange as part of efforts to streamline the country’s energy sector. This initiative is linked to broader plans to merge key state-run agencies, including generation, transmission, and distribution companies, into a more unified entity. The discussion references the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) […]

The Karuma Hydropower Plant in Uganda, with a total capacity of 600 MW, has now added 200 MW to the national grid, contributing to more reliable and affordable electricity supply for homes and industries. Located along the River Nile in Kiryandongo District, the project is 99% complete, with full commissioning planned for August next year. […]

Uganda aims to expand its electricity generation capacity to 52,000 MW by 2040, a target aligned with national development goals and global per-capita electricity benchmarks. Achieving this ambitious goal presents both opportunities and challenges. Key challenges include ensuring adequate investment, modernizing transmission and distribution infrastructure, stimulating industrial demand, and expanding rural electrification. At the same […]

This highlights the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited’s (UEGCL) dedication to supporting Uganda’s socio-economic growth in line with the government’s manifesto. The document showcases UEGCL’s role in driving industrial development through major projects such as the Karuma and Isimba Hydropower Stations. A featured image depicts Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, […]