🔍 Site Assessment Launched for East Africa's First Nuclear Power Station
by Staff Reporter published on June 11, 2025

Uganda’s first nuclear power plant in Buyende, 150 km north of Kampala, will feature two nuclear reactors. The project aims to significantly boost the country’s power generation capacity, supporting growing electricity demand. By integrating nuclear energy into its power mix, Uganda is taking key steps to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on traditional forms of electricity generation.
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The system is intended to replace the aging colonial-era meter-gauge network, which has become inefficient and costly to maintain.
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