On 23rd May 2025, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) officially unveiled a new sports kit for its staff team, the Megawatts, during a launch event held at the company’s head offices on Hannington Road.

The vibrant kit features a striking bright blue colour, the UETCL logo boldly positioned at the centre, and the company’s signature brand pattern adorned on the sleeves—reflecting the company’s identity.
The kit was unveiled by UETCL’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Joshua Karamagi, CFA, who has consistently championed initiatives that promote staff engagement, wellness, and collaboration. His strong passion for sports and team building aligns with the broader objectives of the Megawatts initiative.

Comprised of staff from various departments, the Megawatts represent UETCL in the monthly Corporate Sports Network Games. Their participation not only supports employee well-being and interdepartmental teamwork but also enhances the company’s presence within the wider corporate and energy community.

The launch of the new kit marks another step in reinforcing UETCL’s commitment to a vibrant, connected, and motivated workforce.

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) has joined the nationwide call to save lives through voluntary blood donation, following a successful drive that brought together staff and health partners at the company’s head office in Kampala.

Held in partnership with Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS), the drive collected 64, a vital contribution as Uganda continues to face a nation-wide blood shortage.

The campaign was part of UETCL’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), held under the theme of this year’s World Blood Donor Day, “Give Blood, Give Hope – Together We Save Lives.”

“We believe in powering not just homes and industries, but also hope and humanity,” said Joshua Karamagi, CFA – the Chief Exectuive Officer of UETCL. “This blood donation drive is part of our continued commitment to corporate social responsibility and community wellbeing in line with our corporate Strategic Plan 2024-2029.” He added.

According to UBTS, schools and universities are typically the biggest contributors to the blood supply, but during school holidays, donations drop significantly leaving a dangerous gap. Hospitals like Mulago and regional referral centres frequently face emergency cases that require urgent blood transfusions.

 “Blood is always needed in our health facilities to maintain the people who run short of blood especially the babies who suffer from malaria, sickle cell patients, mothers who lose a lot of blood during childbirth, accident victims and any other person being prepared for surgery,” said Elis Mushangye

UETCL first launched its staff blood drive in 2024, collecting over 60 units. This year’s drew participation from staff across departments and members of the public.

Uganda needs approximately 450,000 units of blood annually but only collects about 350,000 units. The shortfall puts lives at risk, especially accident victims, mothers in childbirth, and patients with chronic illnesses or undergoing surgery.

UETCL says its annual blood drive is part of a broader effort to promote sustainable, people-focused initiatives within its operations and beyond.

“We’re proud of our team, and proud to be part of the national effort to save lives.” said UETCL CEO Joshua Karamagi, CFA.

Looking ahead, UETCL plans to expand such health-focused programs under its Strategic Plan 2024–2029, including partnerships that promote wellness, safety, and sustainability in the communities where it operates.

On March 7, 2025, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) marked International Women’s Day with a special event held at Naguru Skyz Hotel. The celebration was a formal gathering exclusively for UETCL’s female staff, who embraced the day’s theme by dressing in attire that reflected “A Touch of African.”

The event featured several impactful activities, beginning with a talk from a distinguished female lawyer, Damalie Tibugwisa, who shared her expertise on estate planning. She educated the attendees on its importance, demystified common myths surrounding it, and provided practical insights on how women can take control of their financial futures.

Following this, Patricia A. Mulumba, an inspiring speaker and advocate for women’s empowerment, delivered a compelling talk about celebrating womanhood and uplifting one another. She challenged the women of UETCL to not only support each other but to actively practice kindness and encourage each other’s growth, both personally and professionally.

The day also included a thought-provoking interactive session where the women acted out various leadership scenarios. They engaged in role-playing exercises to identify and demonstrate both poor and exemplary leadership behaviours—practical lessons that they could apply in both their personal and professional lives.

A heartfelt speech was delivered by UETCL’s Company Secretary, who expressed her gratitude to the women for their strong turnout and engagement in the event. She also read a message from the CEO, who was unable to attend, emphasizing the importance of women empowering themselves by acquiring new skills, pursuing further education, and actively seeking opportunities for growth both within and beyond UETCL.

The event concluded on a celebratory note with a gift-giving ceremony, where each attendee received a token of appreciation for their participation and continued commitment to UETCL’s success.

On 6^th December, 2024, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) hosted its 2^nd End of Year staff engagement at Naguru Gardens in a bid to appreciate and recognize the company’s staff for their hard work and achievements over the year. The engagement brought together employees from all departments to team build and strengthen relationships and employee motivation.

This year’s engagement began at 9am with a series of team building activities aimed at fostering collaboration and enhancing communication, team work and trust among colleagues.

This event was not only for celebration but also a moment to recognize the collective accomplishments of UETCL over the year. During his speech, UETCL’s CEO, Joshua Karamagi, CFA, took the opportunity to reflect on the year’s successes and express gratitude to the staff for their continued hard work and dedication to ensuring UETCL implements its mandate of expanding, operating and maintaining the national transmission grid in their various capacities.

Mr. Karamagi also reflected on his 20 months in office highlighting the growth achieved during his tenure and emphasized his dedication to moving forward.

Awards of recognition were presented to three Employees of the Year, Outstanding Performers of each department and best performing departments. These recognitions served to highlight the efforts of those who went above and beyond to contribute to the company’s success.

As the event concluded, employees left with a renewed sense of pride and accomplishment. The CEO’s message of appreciation resonated with all attendees, reinforcing the company’s commitment to recognizing and valuing the contributions of its staff.

The President of the Republic of Uganda H.E Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned the 400kV Karuma Interconnection Project (KIP) which will evacuate the 600 MW of energy produced by the Karuma Hydropower Plant in Northern Uganda to load centres including Lira and Olwiyo in Northern Uganda and Kawanda (Kampala) in Central Uganda.

The KIP is expected to improve on accessibility and stability of power supply to Northern Uganda by benefiting current and future electricity consumers in Central, Northern and West Nile regions including residential, commercial and industrial consumers.

” The commissioning of the Karuma Interconnection Project is an achievement and milestone that will significantly boost Uganda’s electricity supply, support industrial growth, improve livelihoods, and drive the Nation’s Economic Development” Said Hon Canon Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, the Minister of Energy and Mineral development.

The 1.7-billion-dollar project was financed by the Government of Uganda and the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of China. This Transmission line infrastructure and associated Sub stations comprises of the following installations:

• 248km Karuma-Kawanda 400kV transmission line and associated substations
• 76km Karuma-Lira 132kV transmission line and associated substations.
• 55km Karuma-Olwiyo 400kV transmission line and associated substations.
• Extension of the 132kV busbar at the Lira 132/33kV substation.

“This project symbolizes enhanced collaboration, innovation, and ‘s UETCLs commitment to meeting Uganda’s energy needs and growing demand” according to Joshua Karamagi; CFA, the UETCL`s Chief Executive Officer. UETCL has continued to implement strategic projects and expand the transmission grid network in line with the Government of Uganda’s Vision 2040 and the Energy Policy 2023.

as of September 2024, UETCL’s total grid length stands at 4,962.4 km with a total of 42 substations across the country and a transformation capacity of 6,945.5 MVA.

UETCL is a public Limited Company, fully owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda, and holds the following operational licences. System Operator, Operation of the High Voltage Transmission Grid, Bulk Power Supply, Import and Export of Power and; Public Infrastructure Provider (for ownership and operation of the Optic Fibre).