Ugandan Power Firms Plan to Invest Millions in 2018
Five electricity companies have submitted investment plans for 2018 to the Electricity Regulatory Authority in Uganda, all of them signalling an increase in capital expenditure. In particular, Umeme - the country's largest energy distributor - is asking for approval to invest U.S.$155 million to refurbish old networks, build new power sub-stations and improve the network across the country.
Umeme workers installing a transformer on an old electricity pole in Kampala.
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Independent (Kampala), 27 December 2017
Uganda's electricity distributor, Umeme, is to invest $155 million during 2018 to among other things, refurbish old networks, build new power sub-stations and improve the network… Read more »
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