Uganda has more power—but why is access still a problem?

About this episode

The episode discusses the paradox of increased electricity generation in Uganda alongside persistent issues of access and affordability for households and businesses.

Uganda is generating more electricity than ever before—but if that’s the case, why do so many households and businesses still lack reliable, affordable, and safe energy? Is the real challenge no longer supply, but access—and affordability? That’s what ABSA Bank Uganda and the Uganda Energy Credit Capitalization Company are now trying to address through a new green energy line of credit. With up to 11 billion shillings in concessional financing, the facility will support clean energy companies...

Topics covered

• energy access
• electricity generation
• affordability
• clean energy
• green financing

Keywords

• Uganda
• electricity
• energy access
• clean energy
• ABSA Bank
• affordability
• green energy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABSA Bank Uganda, Uganda Energy Credit Capitalization Company

Places: Uganda

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