Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development in partnership with the Office of the Prime Minister on November 29, unveiled a committee dubbed Uganda National Committee on Large Dams (UCOLD) to deal with hydropower dam safety issues and curtail any calamities that may affect their operations. …
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Government has the capacity to mobilise equipment and manpower and respond quickly to emergencies COMMENT | HARRISON E. MUTIKANGA | The recent locust invasion, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, extreme hydrological events with increased precipitation and rising Lake Victoria water levels, degraded lake catchment, and the subsequent potential threats to dam …
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There is good news for Uganda which is investing heavily in the energy sector development projects to support economic activities. | THE INDEPENDENT | On June 14, Uganda was formally elected as the 101 member of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD). This was announced at the ICOLD’s 87th …
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