UETCL and Gridworks Sign Landmark Agreement to Upgrade Uganda’s Transmission Grid

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) signed a Transmission Services Agreement with Gridworks, marking a major milestone in strengthening Uganda’s national electricity transmission network. The Ceremony was graced by the presence of Her Excellency, Lisa Chesney- British High Commissioner to Uganda and the CEO- Gridworks, Mr. Christopher Flavin.

The agreement, executed on 3 February 2026, enables the Amari Power Transmission Project to move into construction, making it Africa’s first Independent Transmission Project (ITP) to reach this stage. The project aligns with government-led electricity sector reforms introduced under the amended Electricity Act 2022, which promote private sector participation in transmission infrastructure development.

Through this US$50 million pilot project, Gridworks will upgrade four critical high-voltage substations at Tororo, Nkenda, Mbarara North, and Mbarara South. The upgrades will enhance grid reliability, support growing electricity demand, improve power quality, and enable greater integration of renewable energy.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, at the UETCL Head Office, Eng. Richard Matsiko, CEO of UETCL, described the partnership as strategic and transformative, noting that it will deliver tangible improvements to the national grid while easing the investment burden on government.

The Amari project will strengthen power supply to industrial users, support future regional interconnections, and create employment during construction. As a pilot, it also establishes a regulatory framework to attract private investment for future grid expansion.

UETCL looks forward to the successful implementation of this project and its contribution to a more reliable, efficient, and resilient national transmission system.