Uganda and France have renewed their commitment to deepening cooperation in clean and sustainable energy development following high-level talks in Kampala this week.
The meeting took place at the offices of the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), where the new French Ambassador to Uganda, Virginie Leroy, was hosted by UEGCL Chief Executive Officer, Harrison Mutikanga.
Discussions centred on UEGCL’s Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2030, which prioritises expanding power generation capacity and improving the stability and reliability of Uganda’s national electricity grid.
Mutikanga said the partnership with France was both strategic and transformative, adding that it was expected to deliver measurable improvements in power supply and system performance.
Officials reviewed ongoing and planned projects in renewable energy, with particular focus on solar and geothermal power as Uganda seeks to diversify its electricity mix and reduce reliance on hydropower.
The talks also covered climate-linked and insurance-based financing mechanisms aimed at unlocking more funding for large-scale energy infrastructure.
Progress on the rehabilitation of the Nalubaale and Kiira hydropower complex, a key pillar of Uganda’s electricity system, was another major item on the agenda.
Beyond infrastructure, the two sides examined reforms to strengthen UEGCL’s financial sustainability, accelerate digitalisation, and build technical capacity across the power sector.
France’s support through initiatives such as the Stanbic Green Tech Accelerator, which backs youth- and women-led innovation in the green economy, was highlighted as part of its broader engagement.
The renewed partnership is aligned with Uganda’s Vision 2040 and Green Growth Development Strategy, which aim to expand electricity access, improve energy security, and promote environmentally sustainable power generation.