Nyagak III Commissioning in Zombo District by Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu
The Government of Uganda officially commissioned the long-awaited Nyagak III Hydropower Plant, a modern electricity generation facility with a capacity of 6.6 megawatts, situated in the Zombo District of the West Nile sub-region. The plant was inaugurated by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Sentamu, who hailed the project as a major stride toward improving energy access and reliability in the region.
With an overall investment of approximately USD 20 million, the Nyagak III project represents a significant achievement in the country’s broader energy infrastructure development agenda. The plant is expected to play a transformative role in addressing the region’s long-standing electricity deficits, which have for years hindered social and economic progress in the West Nile sub-region. Once operating at full capacity, the facility will provide clean, renewable energy to thousands of households and businesses, facilitating local enterprise, healthcare services, education, and other essential sectors.
Beyond its immediate functional benefits, the hydropower plant also advances Uganda’s efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7), which aims to ensure universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030. By harnessing the power of the Nyagak River through environmental responsibility, the project contributes to a greener energy mix and a more sustainable future for Uganda.
Developed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the Nyagak III Hydropower Project is being implemented by a consortium that includes the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), Hydromax Limited, and DOTT Services Limited. The consortium operates under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) known as Genmax Nyagak Ltd, which was established to oversee the design, financing, construction, and management of the plant.
This milestone sets the stage for enhanced socio-economic development in the West Nile region and signals the government’s continued commitment to supporting infrastructure-led growth throughout Uganda.
