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Uganda’s Power Upgrade Hits Key Regions | Uganda News
Western Uganda is getting a major power upgrade as UEDCL installs a new transformer at Mirama Hills Substation, set to boost electricity flow for 30,000 homes and 700 businesses across Isingiro, Ntungamo, and Rukungiri. The project, launched in August 2026 and wrapping up by mid-September, splits the Kikagati-to-Ntungamo power line to reduce outages and energy waste caused by outdated infrastructure. This move ensures more reliable delivery of power from the Kikagati Hydropower Plant, supporting growing industrial demand—and hints at a second phase with even bigger improvements. Listen in…
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