Karuma hydropower project

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Museveni instructs ministry to boost electricity consumption

Mike Sebalu | September 26, 2024

President Yoweri Museveni stated that the commissioning of the 600MW Karuma Hydropower Plant will support the country’s development goals. He directed the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to explore ways of increasing electricity consumption per capita for all Ugandans. The President made the remarks on Thursday during the official […]

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All set for Karuma hydropower project commissioning

Mike Sebalu | September 26, 2024

The much-anticipated commissioning of the 600-megawatt Karuma Hydropower project and Karuma Interconnection project in Kiryandongo district is scheduled for Thursday afternoon. President Museveni is expected to preside over the event, marking the culmination of a project that has faced significant delays. Once operational, the dam is projected to boost Uganda’s […]