The 600-megawatt Karuma Hydropower Station project was a flagship achievement of that year, not only solidifying Uganda's position as a regional electricity exporter but also reducing system costs and enhancing grid stability. The ministry described Karuma as a transformative end-to-end infrastructure delivery project, highlighting its significant socio-economic benefits and crucial contribution to the country's long-term energy security. Smaller projects, such as the Nyagak III Hydropower Station in Zombo District and the Oriyo Small Hydropower Station in Mitooma District, also contributed to this growth trend, demonstrating the government's proactive efforts to diversify energy production and advance rural electrification. At the inauguration ceremony for the Mpanga Tea Factory electrification project in Kananjongo District, Minister Ruth Nankabirwa Sentele emphasized the critical role of electricity in boosting industrial competitiveness and increasing rural incomes, directly linking energy access to the transformation of the agricultural industry. Meanwhile, the mining sector is transitioning from a traditional model of mineral raw material exports to structured markets and domestic refining. A series of mineral market workshops held in Entongo-Moto District aim to regulate artisanal and small-scale mining activities while strengthening traceability and compliance in the mineral supply chain.
