The European Union has committed €30 million, approximately $33 million, to support the rehabilitation of Uganda’s Nalubaale and Kiira hydropower complex, reinforcing efforts to strengthen the country’s energy infrastructure, according to Africa Business Insider.
The funding forms part of the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, which aims to mobilise sustainable infrastructure investment across partner countries. Officials said the grant is expected to help unlock additional financing from institutions such as the European Investment Bank and improve generation efficiency and reliability at one of Uganda’s most critical power facilities.
The Nalubaale and Kiira plants, located on the Nile River near Jinja, supply a significant share of Uganda’s electricity. Rehabilitation works are intended to modernise ageing equipment, enhance output stability, and support growing national demand as the economy expands, CediRates reports.
The investment was announced as Uganda and the European Union marked five decades of cooperation. EU representatives noted that over €5 billion has been channelled into Uganda through development partnerships and private sector investment, with energy, connectivity, and climate resilience remaining central pillars of engagement.
The latest commitment underscores Europe’s continued support for Uganda’s long-term energy security and economic transformation agenda.
