Uganda-South Sudan power line project hits another snag

Power Line Uganda-South Sudan power interconnection project secures $182.1 million funding from AfDB and EU, set for completion by 2028.

The 400kV Olwiyo-Juba Transmission Line picks up power from Olwiyo Substation, which is already operational at 132 kV JUBA, South ...

Makerere University launches Electric Mobility Skilling Program

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

23/10/2024

Makerere University's Electric Mobility Skilling Program kicks off with its pioneering cohort of 25 students, comprising 13 males and 12 ...

Mr Kumesh Menaria, an Indian national allegedly went missing two months ago and was recently found alive in Tanzania. PHOTO/COURTESY

Suspects in Indian Chef kidnapping scandal apply to the High Court for bail

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

19/10/2024

Mr Kumesh Menaria, an Indian national allegedly went missing two months ago and was recently found alive in Tanzania. PHOTO/COURTESY ...

Indian Chef Kumesh Menaria found in Tanzania after kidnapping scandal by wealthy family

KIDNAPPING SCANDAL: Wealthy Ugandan Family Accused of Abducting Indian Chef

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

12/10/2024

Indian Chef Kumesh Menaria found in Tanzania after kidnapping scandal by wealthy family KAMPALA, UGANDA - An Indian chef allegedly ...

The Hidden Costs of China’s Cheap Renewable Energy for the Developing World

27/09/2024

In recent years, China’s economic interests in the renewable energy sector, has gained the Asian giant significant leverage over not ...

Karuma Hydropower Plant, Uganda's newest 600MW power generation facility, boosting energy security and economic growth

Uganda unveils 600MW Karuma Hydropower Plant

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

26/09/2024

Karuma Hydropower Plant, Uganda's newest 600MW power generation facility, boosting energy security and economic growth A single flooding incident at ...

Affordable solar power: A pathway to sustainable energy for all Ugandans

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

10/09/2024

Today, I had the chance to visit a local salon in Kampala, and I was surprised to see people bringing ...

The action call of transition to Renewable Energy

by SHARON MUZAKI ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENCE JOURNALIST

27/11/2023

Kampala: During a breakfast meeting of journalists on Thursday, the 23rd at Protea Skyz Hotel, Naguru, WWF Uganda together with ...

The Renewable Energy Business Accelerator Dialogue aimed to address these pressing issues by emphasizing the role of business development support services in preparing renewable energy SMEs to attract investors.

SMEs trained in strategic planning, investment readiness and financial management at Renewable Energy Business Accelerator Dialogue

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

03/11/2023

The Renewable Energy Business Accelerator Dialogue aimed to address these pressing issues by emphasizing the role of business development support ...

This photo shows a geothermal well gushing steam at the Menengai Geothermal Development Company field in Nakuru, Kenya, on April 9, 2018. (Xinhua/Sheikh Maina)

Kenya unveils plan to add 3,000 MW of renewable energy to national power grid

06/01/2023

This photo shows a geothermal well gushing steam at the Menengai Geothermal Development Company field in Nakuru, Kenya, on April ...

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