By Sadique Bamwita
Kampala
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) Board Members have conducted a three-day inspection tour to key electricity generation and transmission facilities in the Eastern Region of Uganda.The three -day inspection tour was conducted from April 23-25, 2026.
According to ERA senior communications officer Aminah Namuddu, the visit is part of the Authority’s statutory mandate to oversee the Electricity Supply Industry, including monitoring the performance of licensed entities to ensure compliance with licence conditions and adherence to established standards for quality and reliable power supply.
Eng. Eriasi Kiyemba, who led the Board delegation on behalf of the
Board Chairperson, Eng. Grania Rosette Robomboras, noted that such a visit reflects the Board’s continued commitment to active oversight and informed decision-making within the sector.
FACILITIES INSPECTED
During the visit, the Board successfully inspected several key electricity installations and among them include: 250 MW Bujagali Hydropower Plant; 51.1 MW Kakira Cogeneration Plant; 6 MW Siti I Hydropower Plant; 6.9 MW Muyembe Hydropower Plant; 10 MW Tororo Solar PV Plant, and the UETCL Pole Treatment Plant in Tororo District
She said the inspection exercise focused on: Evaluating operational performance against regulatory standards; Reviewing maintenance and asset management practices; Assessing compliance with licence conditions; Examining contributions to host communities through corporate social responsibility initiatives; and Identifying operational challenges affecting efficiency and reliability.
Namuddu said the Board further engaged facility operators and management teams on
sector-specific challenges, including operational constraints and opportunities for improving performance.
“These engagements were aimed at identifying practical and sustainable solutions to enhance efficiency, reliability, and service delivery across the electricity supply chain” she said.
Namuddu said the oversight visit underscores ERA’s commitment to strengthening regulatory compliance, addressing reliability concerns, and promoting sustainable growth in the Electricity Sector.
“Through such initiatives, ERA continues to support the provision of reliable electricity services, which are critical for Uganda’s socio-economic transformation” she said.
