 Board has concluded a three-day oversight visit to major electricity generation and transmission facilities in Eastern Uganda, as part of its mandate to monitor performance and enforce compliance within the power sector.){kind=link}
By Hannington G. Mbabazi
Kampala: The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) Board has concluded a three-day oversight visit to major electricity generation and transmission facilities in Eastern Uganda, as part of its mandate to monitor performance and enforce compliance within the power sector.
The inspection tour, conducted from April 23 to 25, covered a range of installations critical to Uganda’s electricity supply chain.
According to ERA, the exercise was aimed at assessing adherence to licence conditions, evaluating operational standards, and ensuring the reliability and quality of power supplied to consumers.
The Board delegation was led by Eng. Eriasi Kiyemba on behalf of the Chairperson, Eng. Grania Rosette Robomboras. Officials said the visit reflects the regulator’s ongoing commitment to active oversight and evidence-based decision-making in the electricity supply industry.
During the tour, the Board inspected several key facilities, including the 250-megawatt Bujagali Hydropower Plant, the 51.1-megawatt Kakira Cogeneration Plant, the 6-megawatt Siti I Hydropower Plant, and the 6.9-megawatt Muyembe Hydropower Plant. The team also visited the 10-megawatt Tororo Solar PV Plant and a pole treatment facility operated by the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited in Tororo District.
ERA said the inspections focused on operational performance, maintenance and asset management practices, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The Board also reviewed how operators contribute to surrounding communities through corporate social responsibility initiatives.
In engagements with plant operators and management teams, the Board discussed sector-specific challenges affecting efficiency and reliability, as well as opportunities for improvement. Officials noted that such interactions are intended to identify practical and sustainable solutions to strengthen service delivery across the electricity supply chain.
ERA maintains that the oversight visits are central to its efforts to enhance regulatory compliance and address persistent reliability concerns in the sector. The authority adds that improved performance of power generation and transmission infrastructure is vital for supporting Uganda’s broader socio-economic transformation.