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    Specialised Technical Services big on fuel system installation
    (New Vision, 2017-07-13) Naigino, Stella
    Today, many people are opening up fuel stations, but few are aware of the dos and don'ts for the business. It is for this reason that some fuel stations catch fire. However, with the right information on safety measures at a fuel station, fires can be avoided.
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    Karuma hydropower dam set to open next year.
    (New Vision, 2017-08-08) Bwambale, Taddeo
    A person travelling on the Gulu-Masindi highway will have no idea that 100 metres beneath them, water will be flowing back to the never through two parallel 8km- long runnels. The runnels will discharge water that has been diverted to the powerhouse back to the River Nile,
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    Karuma to switch on two 100MW turbines next year.
    (New Vision, 2017-08-08) Bwambale, Taddeo
    thirty-five-year-old Jane Namukwaya, a mother of two, runs a small retail shop that doubles as a restaurant at Karuma, a settlement in the western district of Kiryandongo. She spends sh4,000 on a litre of paraffin daily,
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    Solar power rescues Busoga health centres
    (New Vision, 2017-08-09) Bita, George
    A technician observes the contents of a slide while using an electricity-powered microscope at Buwenge Health Centre IV in Jinja district. He seems to take his time, carefully writing down his findings on a piece of paper, before proceeding to the next slide.
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    Sewage plant to produce electricity opens January.
    (New Vision, 2017-08-14) Bwambale, Taddeo; Waiswa, Juliet
    When a new sh420b sewage treatment plant opens in Kampala in January next year, it will not only filter much of the city's waster, but also produce electricity. The construction of the facility in Bugolobi, a Kampala suburb, is almost complete.
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    Sh162b earmarked for nine power projects.
    (New Vision, 2017-08-15) Odyek, John
    The government and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed a partnership to construct nine mini- hydropower plants in western Uganda. The plants are intended to generate 6.7MW of power for rural communities that have no access to power.
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    Isimba:
    (New Vision, 2017-08-16) Bwambale, Taddeo
    When the first turbine of the 183-megawatt Isimba hydropower dam is switched on in August next year, residents of Busaana sub-county in Kayunga district will be looking for much more than light. Four years ago, much of the area, located on the lower banks of the River Nile,
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    Energy PS cancels contract.
    (New Vision, 2017-08-17) Karugaba, Mary
    A row has erupted between the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) over the proposed construction of the 330MW Kiba hydropower project across River Nile in Nwoya and Kiryandongo districts.
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    Power project on course.
    (New Vision, 2017-08-22) Ojiambo, Benon
    Last week was unusual for non-technical senior members of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) management as they toured various electricity generation projects across the country. From Tororo to Soroti, Gulu, Hoima, Kasese and Kabale districts, ERA management spent the week inspecting projects.
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    Ministry admits use of poor electricity poles.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-09-26) Wesonga, Nelson
    The Ministry of Energy has directed the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to explain the use of substandard wooden poles on some rural electrification lines. Though Energy State minister Simon D'Ujanga said it is a "small thing, which can be doing an audit.
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    Meet electrician with solr power dreams.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-09-26) Kamukama, Eronie
    In the years leading to sotius Ssegawa's college days, he admired the last Mr. Magezi, a family friend he saw working as a manager in Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) for years. Mr. Ssegawa believed Mr. Magezi was successful because his electrical job enable him to take care of his family and dependents then.
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    Karuma engineers lay down tools over pay
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-10-13) Owiny, Jolly Tobias
    Works at Karuma Hydro-power plant has stalled after engineers supervising construction went on strike over pay.
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    Tororo gets new 10MW solar plant
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-10-16) Wesonga, Nelson
    The government is today expected to switch on the Tororo Solar North plant. The plant in Tororo District, about 200 kilo metres east of Kampala, will generate 10 megawatts (MW).
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    Ugandans wait on cabinet to deliver reduced power tariffs.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-10-25) Mufumba, Isaac
    One June 23, 2016, while speaking at state House Entebbe where he opened the inaugural meeting of the cabinet following the 2016 General Election. President Museveni directed officials in the cost of power from Bujagali Hydro power station.
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    Karuma power project nears completion, says contractor.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-11-08) Oketch, Bill
    Sinohydro corporation Ltd, the chines firm undertaking the construction of the 600MV kauma power dam in Kiryandongo district, has revealed that the project is 70 per cent complete in accordance with the budget and time frame. The construction firm also noted that " the progress is well controlled.
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    Prepayment system curbs power theft.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-11-10) Kyama, Eric
    In 2011, electricity distribution Umeme launched the prepayment system, commonly know as Yaka, to allow customer conveniently manage and control their electricity cost better. Before launching it country wide, a pilot study about prepayment metering solution was conducted in the areas of Kitintale, Mbuya, Mutungo, Luzira and surrounding areas to assess the impact of the system on Umeme's business operations,
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    Mbale market fire traced to illegal power connection.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-11-13) Wambede, Fred; Mukooli, Leonard
    The second largest and busiest market in Mbale town has been burnt to ashes, leaving more than 600 traders stranded. According to police, the fire, which razed Bugwere Market in Industrial division yesterday, was caused by illegal connections.
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    Karuma dam supervisor to be replaced.
    (New Vision, 2017-12-01) Odyek, John
    The Government is looking for a new supervisor for the construction of the sh6 trillion Karuma dam. This follows concerns about the quality of supervision of the project owner's engineer, Energy Infratech PYT Ltd, the Indian-based company. This was revealed by Margaret Proscovia Njuki,
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    UEDCL bosses probed over theft.
    (New Vision, 2018-01-12) Masaba, SimonUED
    Police are investigating allegations of theft of transformers, conductors and network equipment worth millions of shillings said to have been sold off by senior managers at the country's power distribution company. Sources privy to the probe said the Inspector General of police, Gen Kale Kayihura, ordered Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) to launch an enquiry into the alleged fraudulent disposal of the items following,
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    Residents block powerline project over compensation
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-01) Rumanzi, Perez
    Residents say they will not vacate their land until they are given adequate compensation.