Uganda: UEGCL Welcomes Newly Constituted Board Of Directors

Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has officially welcomed its newly constituted Board of Directors, marking the beginning of a new leadership chapter that will guide the state-owned power generation company over the coming years.

The new Board, chaired by Dr. Eng. Florence Lubwama Kiyimba, was received by the Minister of State for Energy, Hon. Sidronius Okaasai Opolot, during a brief handover ceremony held at Serena Hotel Kampala.

Speaking at the ceremony, the outgoing Board Chairperson, Eng. Margaret Njuki, thanked the Minister for the support extended to the Board throughout its tenure.

She highlighted several key achievements, including the takeover of Namanve Thermal Power Plant (TPP) and the successful commissioning of the 600 MW Karuma Hydropower Plant (HPP), describing them as significant milestones in strengthening Uganda’s electricity generation capacity.

The incoming Board Chairperson, Dr. Eng. Florence Lubwama Kiyimba, pledged to build on the achievements of her predecessor by fostering a strong working relationship with UEGCL Management, shareholders, and other key stakeholders.

She reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to providing strategic oversight that will advance the company’s mandate and support Uganda’s growing energy needs.

In his remarks, Hon. Okaasai called on the new Board to align its leadership with Uganda’s long-term energy vision of increasing the country’s installed electricity generation capacity to 52,000 MW by 2040.

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He urged the Board to ensure that UEGCL continues to play a central role in expanding reliable and affordable electricity supply to drive the country’s socio-economic transformation.

UEGCL Management commended the outgoing Board of Directors for its dedicated service and strategic stewardship, while expressing confidence in the incoming Board’s ability to build on the company’s achievements and lead it into its next phase of growth.