Members of Parliament on the Natural Resources and Environment Committee have evaluated the operational status of the Kabale Substation in the Kigezi sub-region and its impact on electricity distribution.
Constructed by Ceylex Engineering at Karukara in Rubanda District, the $83 million Kabale Substation is the final component of the 132kV Mirama-Kabale Transmission Line. The project aims to enhance power supply stability and reliability across the Kigezi region.
The oversight visit, organized by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), is part of efforts to strengthen the capacity of MPs, equipping them to more effectively fulfill their oversight and accountability roles in managing and developing Uganda’s electrical infrastructure.
During the field inspection on Friday, the legislators commended the operational efficiency of the substation, noting its potential to significantly improve electricity reliability in Kabale and surrounding districts. They also praised the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the ERA for the high quality of work and timely delivery of the project.
Committee Chairperson Hon. Herbert Ariko emphasized the importance of establishing strong maintenance plans and conducting regular technical audits to ensure the substation’s long-term optimal performance.
Energy and Mineral Development Minister Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu highlighted the purpose of the inspection, stating it provides Parliamentarians with a deeper understanding of national electrical infrastructure, thereby enhancing oversight and ensuring greater transparency in the sector.
She also appreciated ERA’s continued engagement with Parliament, noting that their efforts have been key in advocating for the energy sector on various platforms.
The MPs began their three-day field inspection of Uganda’s electrical infrastructure on Wednesday with a visit to the 20MWp Kabulasoke Solar Power Plant in the Mpigi/Gomba region.
On Thursday, they toured the Kikagati-Murongo Hydropower Plant in Isingiro District, located on the Uganda–Tanzania border. Operated by Kikagati Power Company Limited (KPCL), the plant supplies electricity to both Uganda and Tanzania
