Government Will No Longer Pay for Unused Electricity When Hydroelectric Power Plants Start Up
The Auditor General, John Muwanga, revealed a startling expense of 88 billion Shillings for the fiscal year 2020–2021, which he attributed to the inefficiency of paying for considered energy. According to Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, since 2019, the government has been paying about US $24 million, or about 90.814 billion Shillings, a year for deemed power.
3,000 Buggala Villagers Will Benefit From the Electricity Scheme
Islanders who wanted additional connections had to pay between 800,000 and 1.4 million shillings. They will, however, just pay a shillings 48,000 inspection cost under this arrangement.
Lower Gas and Electricity Prices
Government to ensure that the cost of electricity, gas, and gas cylinders is reduced.
Free Electricity Connections in Kigezi Sub-Region By Govt
According to Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, 33,457 free electricity connections will be made available in the Kigezi sub-region during the current fiscal year. The project aims to enhance socioeconomic development and encourage the expansion of cottage industries. In order to encourage the development of cottage enterprises, the Kigezi sub-region will […]
President Museveni and President Suluhu Commission 14MW Kikagati-Murongo Hydropower Plant in Isingiro
The Kikagati-Murongo Hydropower Plant in Isingiro district has been officially opened by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his Tanzanian counterpart, H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan. “We need cheap electricity to get out of poverty,” President Museveni.