…but they now want Shs6.6 trillion. What for? Local governments have often complained of limited and untimely funding from the central …
Can a new strategy redeem the rural electrification project? Part III
In the third and last part of the series on rural electrification, BENON HERBERT OLUKA looks at what the next …
Rural Uganda sees the light, but it’s not yet bright enough: Part I
In 2001, government launched the rural electrification programme to connect more Ugandans on the national grid. Almost 15 years later, …
From no hydropower to problematic electricity: Part II
The rural electrification project, launched in 2001 was one many looked forward to, especially in improving businesses. But even those …