The US$ 900-million Bujagali Hydropower Project in Jinja, Uganda, built by AKDN and its partners, produces up to 250 MW of clean reliable energy, supplying nearly half of the country’s electricity. This project is helping to drive economic growth. Opportunities for local tourism are expanding. Businesses big and small are receiving a regular supply of electricity. Hospitals and clinics are providing patients with a safer environment. Properly lit homes and schools permit students longer hours of study, teachers more time to prepare for classes. Photo: AKDN / Lucas Cuervo Moura. Learn more.
Access to reliable, more affordable and cleaner power has not only improved the investment climate across the country and the region, but also led to overall improvements in the quality of life.
