Interconnection of Electric Grids of Nile Equatorial Lakes Countries
Project Name
Interconnection of Electric Grids of Nile Equatorial Lakes Countries
- Mbarara-Mirama-Birembo (Rwanda) 220kV transmission line
- Bujagali-Tororo-Lessos 220kV transmission line
- Extension of substations at Bujagali, Tororo and Mbarara
- Construction of a new 220/132/33kV substation at Mirama.
Objectives
Improve access to electricity in the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) countries through increased cross border sharing of energy and power.
Financier(s)
- African Development Bank (AfDB)
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
- Government of Uganda
RAP Implementation Status
- A. Bujagali-Tororo-Lessos 220kV transmission line: 96%
3,053 of 3,163 Project Affected Persons have been compensated
- B. Mbarara-Mirama 220kV transmission line: 96%
1,405 of 1,460 Project Affected Persons have been compensated