The Government of Uganda has signed financing agreements worth UGX 2.747 trillion to support three major infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening power transmission, expanding water and sanitation services, and upgrading a key road corridor.

The projects will be financed through external funding mobilised by Standard Chartered Bank, with insurance backing from international development partners. Government officials say the investments will play a critical role in accelerating Uganda’s economic and social development.

Speaking at the signing ceremony held on Friday at the Ministry of Finance headquarters, Finance Minister Matia Kasaijja said the largest portion of the financing—up to UGX 1.4 trillion—will be directed towards the construction of the Karuma–Tororo double-circuit 400kV transmission line, including associated substations.

The transmission line will enable the evacuation of power from the Karuma Hydropower Plant to major load centres such as Tororo Industrial Park, facilitate regional power trade, and reduce losses caused by unutilised electricity.

Kasaijja further revealed that UGX 754.5 billion has been earmarked for the design and construction of water supply and sanitation systems in towns across the districts of Alpetong, Nakasongola, Bugweri, Mayuge, and Kamuli. The project is expected to improve access to safe water and sanitation, enhance public health, and raise living standards for an estimated 740,000 people by 2030.

Additionally, up to UGX 486 billion will be invested in upgrading the 56.5-kilometre Karugutu–Ntoroko road, as well as 8.2 kilometres of the Rwebisengo road and 3.3 kilometres of town roads in Ntoroko. This brings the total length of road works under the project to 68 kilometres.

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