Energy
World Bank-Funded Project to Offer Free Electricity Connections to One Million Poor Households in Uganda
The Ugandan government plans to offer free electricity connections to at least one million impoverished households across the country. Energy…
Power Blackouts Affect Bugiri Farmers, Leaving Milling Machine Idle
Farmers in Bugiri district, numbering over 2700, are facing a significant challenge due to frequent power shortages that are hindering…
Complainants in TotalEnergies Dispute Accuse Judge of Bias, Petition Judicial Service Commission
Complainants involved in a legal battle with the Government and TotalEnergies EP Uganda over land acquisition have filed a petition…
Power Struggles in East Africa Amidst Excess Capacity
East Africa is currently grappling with frequent power outages, despite having surplus electricity capacity. Uganda, in particular, is facing challenges…
Umeme Invests $4.4 Million in New Sub-Station to Ease Pressure on Kayunga Road
Umeme, the power distributor, is constructing a new switching station in Buikwe District at a cost of $4.4 million (approximately…
COP28: Uganda’s Premier Nabbanja Advocates for Electric Cooking
Premier Robinah Nabbanja of Uganda has called on the international community to support efforts aimed at increasing the use of…
