NEWS

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) on 22 October 2026 held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Karuma–Tororo 400kV Transmission Line Project at Ntinda Substation in Kampala, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Uganda’s electricity transmission network.

The project, valued at approximately EUR 342.59 million, will evacuate power from the 600MW Karuma Hydropower Plant to Eastern Uganda and Greater Kampala, addressing growing electricity demand.

UETCL Board Chairman, Mr Kwame Ejalu, underscored the projects strategic importance in advancing the company’s mandate and supporting Uganda’s long-term development priorities.

“This project reflects our commitment to investing in robust and resilient transmission infrastructure and support for economic transformation. The Board remains committed to providing strategic oversight to ensure that investments of this magnitude deliver lasting value to the country.”

Key components include the construction of an approximately 347-kilometre, 400kV double-circuit transmission line traversing 15 districts, a new 400/220/33kV Tororo Border Substation, a 132/33kV Ntinda Substation, and the extension of Karuma Substation.

Upon completion, the project is expected to improve bulk electricity supply to industries, businesses and communities, while facilitating cross-border power trade under the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP).

UETCL, the implementing agency, has commenced project implementation activities, including site handover to the contractor and disclosure and compensation processes for Project Affected Persons.

The project aligns with UETCL’s Corporate Strategic Plan, Uganda’s Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV) and Vision 2040, supporting the country’s industrialisation and economic transformation agenda.