Construction of Africa’s First Independent Transmission Power Project Commences in Uganda
Construction of the First Independent Power Transmission Project in Africa commenced in Mbarara District, Western Uganda, following ground breaking by Amari Power Transmission SMC Limited. As Africa’s first privately financed electricity transmission project to achieve Financial Close, the commencement of construction marks a critical milestone for Uganda’s Electricity Sub-Sector; and its implementation reflects growing investor […]
ERA Approves Electricity Tariffs for the Third Quarter of 2026
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has approved the End-user Electricity Tariffs applicable to customers of Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) for the Third Quarter of 2026, covering the period July to September, 2026. As per the approved Tariff schedule, Domestic Consumers will pay an average of UGX 779.4; Commercial Consumers UGX 562.1; Medium Industrial […]