By Juma Nsubuga
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Dr. Canon Ruth Nankabirwa has officially launched the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) 2026 Women in Energy outreach program.
According to ERA headed by C.E.O Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako, this year’s women in energy outreach program has kicked off in Kiboga and will reach to other schools in districts like Masindi, Hoima, Soroti and Kaberamaido.
Aminah Namuddu, ERA senior communications officer, says the program aims at increasing girls’ participation in Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
The launch was held at Bukomero Secondary School in Kiboga and attended by other schools and area, local leaders, MPs, representatives from UETCL, UEDCL and ERA CEO Eng. Zaria Tibalwa Waako.
During the launch, Nankabirwa explained the significance of this initiative, noting that it encourages Secondary schools students to pursue STEM careers and contributes to advancing Women’s participation in energy sector.
Nankabirwa further emphasized the resilience, self-love and the importance of adopting clean energy solutions, highlighting ERA’s special lower cooking tariff for institutions.
Meanwhile, Eng. Ziria Waako advised students to always avoid distractions such as money, social media, sex stressing faith, discipline and the fight against electricity vandalism.
On the same development Eng Rubomboras also urged for positivity and dignity.
During the event, ERA announced that it will host its annual Women in Energy Forum on April 14, 2026. According to ERA, this event will bring together sector players and academia to dialogue on advancing Women’s perceptions.
