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Uganda’s renewable energy investment gets world recognition

Uganda’s recent strong focus on improving her energy potential has been recognized, with the country now ranked third in Africa for providing the right environment to attract investment. Financial advisors Fieldstone Africa have categorized Uganda among “The Big Five” in Africa “where an investment of time and capital in a …

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Elephant accident claims three

Seven people are reported dead after a passenger bus rammed into an elephant at Diima, near Karuma. Karuma road passes through Murchison Falls National Game Park and animals are often crossing the road. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga said three people died while ten got injured. Share on: WhatsApp

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The Truth about Karuma, Isimba mess

Karuma, Isimba mess: President Museveni directed officials at the Energy Ministry to hand over implementation powers of the billion dollar Karuma and Isimba projects to power generator, UEGCL, in a bid save them but the officials remained adamant weeks later.  Energy ministry officials defy Museveni on botched billion dollar project …

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Karuma finally on course

By Joan Akello After delays over jitters of bribery amongst bidders and ministry of energy officials, government has contracted Sinohydro Corporation, a Chinese firm to construct the 600MW Karuma dam. It is estimated the project will cost $1.65 billion (about Shs 4.2 trillion) to develop the dam and a transmission …

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