Uganda Governance Monitor
Uganda Governance Monitor
The Independent reports that Parliament approved a US$121,961,000 loan from the African Development Fund to finance a 299 km power interconnector from Olwiyo to Juba, after debate in which opposition MPs questioned undisclosed export agreements and high domestic tariffs. Energy Minister of State Sidronius Okaasai defended the project as a use of surplus generation; the House also approved loans of €342.5 million for the Karuma–Tororo transmission line and Ntinda substation and €230.4 million for Jinja-area roads.
A national event, not tied to one district.
Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.