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Uganda's installed power capacity has reached 2,052.6MW with the commissioning of the 600MW Karuma Hydro Power Plant in June 2024, part of a strategic effort to enhance the electricity sector's reliability and affordability. Electricity dispatch increased significantly, rising from 4,078GWh in 2018 to 6,623GWh in 2024, with Isimba and Karuma contributing about 27% of total power by 2025. The government has invested $100 million in grid modernization and introduced measures like the Lifeline Tariff to support low-income consumers, aiming for an inclusive energy future by 2030.