The Economy of Uganda
Hydropower and Electricity Access
Dams on the Nile, including Bujagali and the new Karuma, boost supply, but many Ugandans still lack electricity.
Power for growth.
Dams
The Nile provides hydropower for a large share of electricity.
Karuma
A 600 MW dam, completed in the mid-2020s, added significant capacity.
Access
Only a portion of households have grid connections.
Prices
Tariffs have been a subject of debate.
A new connection
A rural household gets its first electric light and phone charging point.
Ignoring last-mile access
Generation is not enough without connections.
Key takeaways
- Nile dams supply power.
- Karuma added 600 MW.
- Access is incomplete.
- Tariffs are debated.
No recording for this one yet - EconReader can read it aloud for you.