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Item Energy ministry secures $200m for electricity(New Vision, 2018-04-11) Karugaba, Mary; Agaba, VivianThe Exim bank of China has approved a loan request of $200m (about sh738b) for the Government of Uganda to finance the extension of electricity to 285 sub-counties which are not yet connected to the national electricity grid.Item Financier pulls out of Nyagak III power dam(New Vision, 2018-04-10) Agaba, Vivian; Karugaba, MaryFollowing complaints of incompetence, KIW cancelled the grant funding of Euro 6m (about sh27b).Item MPs grill Umeme over high electricity tariffs in rural areas(New Vision, 2018-04-16) Agaba, Vivian; Kulabako, FaridahMPs on the Natural Resources committee on Friday tasked key players in the electricity sector with explaining why electricity tariffs have remained high since Umeme took over distribution, making it hard for many Ugandans to access power.Item Nalubaale-Kiira dam at risk of shutdown over cracks, leaks(New Vision, 2018-04-06) Karugaba, Mary; Agaba, VivianNaluubale and Kiira hydroelectric power stations have developed cracks and leaks that officials from the energy ministry fear could lead to shutdowns if not urgently addressed.Item Umeme urged to reduce profit target(New Vision, 2018-04-18) Kulabako, Faridah; Agaba, VivianAs the high electricity tariffs continue to be a thorny issue across the country, former distributer - Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has asked its successor to cut its return on investment threshold to lower the tariff.