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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