By The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has announced a landmark project to connect Buvuma District to the national electricity grid through a submarine power cable, marking a significant step toward achieving full national electrification by 2030.
Speaking ahead of the Power & Electric Uganda International Exhibition 2025, Minister Nankabirwa described the project as part of a broader effort to close the country’s remaining energy access gaps. The Buvuma cable will mirror the successful installation in Kalangala District, which she said had significantly improved power supply and reduced tariffs for island residents.
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“Buvuma is one of the very few districts still off the national grid,” the minister said. “But like we did for Kalangala, we are determined to deliver reliable, affordable electricity to its people.”
The announcement comes as Uganda prepares to host over 125 exhibitors and 4,000 attendees at the third edition of the Power & Electric Expo, running from July 10 to 12 at UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo. The event, themed “The Future of Energy: Clean, Smart and Connected,” will spotlight innovations in renewable energy, smart technologies, and electric mobility.
The minister also highlighted other recent achievements in Uganda’s energy sector, including over 2.17 million new connections to the grid, bringing national electricity access to 60 percent. She pointed to the introduction of special tariffs for manufacturers and domestic users, such as UGX 412 per unit for cooking and USD 0.05 per kilowatt-hour for off-peak industrial consumption.
Other milestones include the launch of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, starting with a new station at Amber House in Kampala, and the rollout of a national energy rebate system for industries willing to invest in power infrastructure.
“These initiatives are not only about lighting homes and powering factories they are about driving economic growth, creating jobs, and positioning Uganda as a regional energy hub,” said Nankabirwa.
The expo is co-organized by Exhibitions and Trade Services India Pvt Ltd (ETSIPL) and will feature participants from Uganda, India, China, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Qatar, and Tanzania. Key sponsors include Sukam Power Systems, Felicity Solar, and Total Cables Uganda.
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ETSIPL Director Vijanka Brigwanshi praised Uganda’s energy sector for its dynamic reforms and commitment to sustainability. “This year’s edition is not just a display it’s a platform for global partnerships, innovation exchange, and long-term investment,” she said.
Minister Nankabirwa urged Ugandans to attend the exhibition, which is free to the public, noting it offers a chance to witness firsthand the technologies that will shape the country’s energy future.
“Energy is the engine of transformation,” she said. “And with projects like Buvuma and others, Uganda is on the brink of making power truly universal.”
