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Uganda Media Centre · Official Record Reference: UMC/KARUMA-600MW-FULL/20260511

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Monday, 11 May 2026 · 1 min read

Karuma hydropower plant reaches full 600 MW operational capacity

Karuma hydropower plant reaches full 600 MW operational capacity

The Karuma Hydropower Plant is now operating at its full 600 MW capacity with all six turbines synchronised to the national grid, raising Uganda's installed capacity above 2,047 MW.