Uganda’s 4th Power and Electricity Expo to showcase clean energy, investment opportunities
"The Expo comes at a defining moment in Uganda's development journey as Government implements Vision 2040, the Fourth National Development Plan and the national ambition of achieving ten-fold economic growth," Okaasai said.
State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Sidronius Okaasai Opolot, addressing journalists during a press conference at Uganda Media Centre on July 8, 2026. (Photos by Mary Kansiime)
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Local and international exhibitors in the energy sector are set to converge in Kampala for the 4th Power and Electricity International Expo 2026, an event aimed at promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean technologies and climate resilience while attracting investment into Uganda's growing power sector.
Addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the state Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Sidronius Okaasai Opolot, said the expo will bring together government leaders, policymakers, investors, technology innovators, manufacturers, development partners and energy experts to accelerate Uganda's transition into a modern, technology-driven and sustainable energy sector.
"The Expo comes at a defining moment in Uganda's development journey as Government implements Vision 2040, the Fourth National Development Plan and the national ambition of achieving ten-fold economic growth," Okaasai said.
The three-day expo, organised by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development in partnership with Exhibitions and Trade Services India Pvt Limited, Lanestar Enterprises Uganda Limited, the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) and other sector partners, will take place from July 9 - 11, 2026, at the UMA Multipurpose Hall, Lugogo.
The event will be held under the theme, "Scaling Energy 10X: Technology, Sustainability and Global Impact."
The minister noted that Uganda's next phase of transformation will focus on making energy a driver of economic growth rather than simply increasing electricity generation.
"The next phase of Uganda's transformation is not simply about generating more electricity. It is about ensuring that every unit of energy powers productive enterprise, supports industrialisation, creates jobs, drives innovation and improves the livelihoods of our people," Opolot said.
He explained that while Uganda has expanded electricity generation, transmission and distribution over the past two decades, the country's attention is now turning to extracting greater economic value from its energy and mineral resources.
(L-R) State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Sidronius Okaasai Opolot and Patricia Litho, the Assistant Commissioner, Communication & Information Management, addressing journalists during a press conference at Uganda Media Centre on July 8, 2026. 
The minister said new technologies are reshaping the global energy landscape and Uganda intends to embrace them.
"Across the world, technologies such as artificial intelligence, smart grids, battery storage, digital metering and advanced energy management systems are transforming economies by improving efficiency, increasing productivity and creating entirely new opportunities for business and innovation. Uganda intends to embrace these technologies as part of building an intelligent, resilient and globally competitive energy sector," he said.
He said the expo demonstrates government's commitment to positioning energy as a strategic enabler of industrialisation and socio-economic transformation while supporting Uganda's Energy Transition Plan through the promotion of renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean technologies and climate resilience.
Opolot highlighted the growth of Uganda's electricity sector, saying installed generation capacity has reached 2,098 megawatts following the commissioning of the Karuma Hydropower Project and Nyagak III Hydropower Plant.
He said electricity access now stands at 62.05%, comprising 24.05% on-grid and 38% off-grid, with more than 2.75 million electricity connections across the country.
The minister said government continues to implement policies that encourage private sector participation and innovation, including independent power transmission, net metering, energy efficiency programmes and investment in renewable energy technologies.
He cited major projects under development, including the 840-megawatt Ayago Hydropower Project, the 392-megawatt Oriang project, the 400-megawatt Kiba project, geothermal development and continued investments in solar, wind and nuclear energy.
Uganda, he noted, is advancing its clean mobility agenda through the development of a national electric vehicle charging infrastructure and regulatory framework while strengthening biofuels development.
According to the minister, preparatory activities for the country's planned 8,400-megawatt Nuclear Power Programme in Buyende District are progressing alongside specialised human resource development through the nuclear training programme at Soroti University.
Opolot said the expo will host exhibitors and delegates from China, India, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, among other countries.
He said the event will provide opportunities for business-to-business engagements, investment promotion, technology transfer and knowledge exchange.
The programme will include a specialised Power and Electricity Forum on July 10 under the theme, "Powering the Future: Innovation Pathways to 10-fold Energy Scale," focusing on innovation, start-ups and emerging technologies.
He used the occasion to invite investors to partner with Uganda's energy sector. "Uganda is open for investment and partnership. We are looking for collaborators who will not only invest capital, but also transfer technology, build local capacity, support innovation and create industries that add value within Uganda. Together, we can build an energy sector that powers enterprise, strengthens competitiveness and delivers lasting prosperity for our people," he said.
The minister encouraged the public, private sector, academia and the media to attend the exhibition and engage with the latest technologies and investment opportunities shaping Uganda's energy future.