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Why access to electricity remains low despite increased generation
Uganda’s Vision 2040 aims for 60% electricity access by 2027 and 80% by 2030
The 600MW Karuma Hydropower Plant was integrated into the national power grid in in September 2024
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision
While Uganda’s electricity generation capacity reached 2,005MW in 2023/24, surpassing peak demand by 979.31MW, only 57% of the population has access to electricity, with rural areas particularly underserved.