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Item Karuma power project nears completion, says contractor.(Daily Monitor, 2017-11-08) Oketch, BillSinohydro 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.Item Power project on course.(New Vision, 2017-08-22) Ojiambo, BenonLast 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.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 Sh30b secured for new electricity projects(New Vision, 2018-04-16) Vision, ReporterThe Government has secured $8m (about sh30b) funding from Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to expedite expansion of electricity in nine districts in Uganda.Item Government seeks sh780b for rural electrification(New Vision, 2018-04-18) Bwambale, TaddeoThe Government is set to acquire a loan of $212m ( about sh780b) from Exim bank of China for a new rural electrification programme through which 170,000 persons will be connected to the national power grid.Item Uganda hailed for improved electricity connections(New Vision, 2018-04-20) Sanya, SamuelAlfred Muhindo, like the farming communities in his village, the welder received a subsidised power connection through the grid-based Output Based Aid (OBA) project.Item UEDCL bosses probed over theft.(New Vision, 2018-01-12) Masaba, SimonUEDPolice 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,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 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.Item Rain disrupts power suppy.(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-04) Wesonga, NelsonElectricity consumers should brace for more power outages, now that it raining every other day. Power distributor, Umeme Uganda Limited, has taken to Twitter, a social networking site, stating that downpours could topple some electricity poles.Item Lightning kills three in Mayuge district(New Vision, 2018-04-03) Angatai, BettyThe residents asked Government to install lightning conductors in schools, hospitals and public places to save lives.Item Experts make final checks on Isimba(New Vision, 2018-04-04) Ojiambo, BenonAs the construction of the 183MW Isimba hydro project nears completion, an independent panel of experts has embarked on final checks on the project.Item Residents block powerline project over compensation(Daily Monitor, 2018-02-01) Rumanzi, PerezResidents say they will not vacate their land until they are given adequate compensation.Item Govt must cut electricity price for benefit of citizens(Daily Monitor., 2018-03-01) Natasha, MariamI recently attended the 19th summit of East African Community presidents retreat on infrastructure and health financing and development. The retreat aimed at harnessing resources by different member states in regards to infrastructure and health development.Item Masaka residents demand probe into street lights project(Daily Monitor, 2018-02-05) Mambule, AliMasaka Town residents have called for investigations into the municipal multi- million street lights project, where new lights were replaced five months after installation.Item US gives shs38b to power Uganda(Daily Monitor, 2018-02-09) Kamukama, EroinePlayers in the off-grid sub-sector are set to benefit from a new three year Usd.11m (shs.38.5b) project that is part of the support towards new electricity generation and access initiatives.Item Pupils, maid electrocuted(Daily Monitor, 2018-03-04) Bagala, AndrewRoselyn Ssimbwa, 12 saw their maid only identified as Rossette in pain shaking and crying as she held onto a cloth on the washing line. In a child's innocence, she rushed to help.Item 4 pupils electrocuted as concerns grow over power theft in Sironko(Daily Monitor, 2018-05-01) Kitunzi, YahuduMost victims either touch live wires or attempt to tap power directly from the high voltage lines overhead.