Dr. Eng. Harrison Mutikanga’s election comes at a critical juncture, as dam development in the country and across Africa accelerates to meet growing demands for hydropower, irrigation, flood control, and water supply Chengdu, China | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Dr. Harrison Mutikanga is the new Vice President of the International …
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Defects have been flagged at the 183MW Isimba Hydropower Plant, but contractor is reluctant to fix them COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | For many hydroelectricity producers around the world, rainfall is a welcome blessing that ensures a steady power supply. But for Harrison Mutikanga, the CEO of the Uganda Electricity …
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Can the IGG unearth culprit for the mess at Isimba dam? NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya commenced a probe into shoddy work at the 183MW-Isimba hydro power dam. The IGG’s intervention comes after several years of demands for accountability by a section …
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UEGCL’s remarkable progress in financial growth and energy generation is a testament to Uganda’s commitment to sustainable energy development, according to Minister Nankabirwa Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | State-owned Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has reported a 60% increase in net profit for the 2023/24 financial year to Shs54 …
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The project has potential to drive value addition and stimulate local economies, thereby boosting household incomes Kayunga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State-owned Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has launched the 183MW Isimba Community Development Action Plan (CDAP) grid extension and reticulation project in Kayunga District, a transformative initiative aimed …
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The company’s shift towards an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) model supports its vision to become “Africa’s leading electricity-generating utility Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has unveiled an Internal Performance Contract for the Namanve Thermal Power Plant (TPP), marking a significant step in its strategic …
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The company’s financial performance for the fiscal year 2022/2023 demonstrated robust growth, with a remarkable 63% increase in revenue, reaching Shs343.7 billion Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | State-owned Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) is poised for transformative growth and sustainability as it implements its strategic plan for the period …
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Despite many achievements, Uganda still faces daunting challenges, particularly with an installed generation capacity per capita of 40 MW per million people—one of the lowest in Sub-Saharan Africa. COMMENT | By DR HARRISON MUTIKANGA | The strides made in Uganda’s electricity subsector over the last two decades are commendable; witnessing a …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eskom Uganda has today handed back Nalubaale and Kiira Hydropower Plants to Uganda government. Eskom Uganda’s 20-year concessions to manage and operate the facilities have come to their natural end this month. The firm has managed the Nalubaale (Owen Falls Dam) and Kiira HPP …
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Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | State-owned Uganda Electricity Generation Company has maintained a growth trajectory in its annual performance with the latest financial results indicating a 24 per cent growth in income to Shs 210.9billion for the year ended June.30. The company attributes increase in income to a surge in …
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