Uganda, April 26 -- The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) recently revealed that unit five of the Karuma dam was successfully connected to the grid, which makes it the sixth unit to undergo all the operational tests for readiness.

This came after the completion of the first unit trial run and grid connection tests that happened in March 2023. Karuma Hydroelectric Power Station is a 600mw power project under construction in Uganda which is going to be the largest power-generating installation in the country.

We also commend the government for launching the Shs2.4 trillion Electricity Access Scale up projects (EASP) aimed at extending and increasing energy access for households, enterprises, and institutions through gr...