UCOLD Technical Committee - Uganda Committee on Large Dams | Leadership & Expertise | Guiding Uganda's Dam Engineering Excellence

Eng. Dr. Harrison E. Mutikanga

Chairperson, UCOLD Technical Committee

CEO of Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) and senior power engineer with over 20 years experience in hydropower development. PhD in Energy Technology from Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. He has led major hydropower projects including the rehabilitation of Nalubaale and Kiira power stations and oversees the development of new hydropower facilities across Uganda.

Hydropower Development Dam Safety Energy Policy Project Management Turbine Technology

hmutikanga@uegcl.go.ug

Dr. Callist Tindimugaya

Vice Chairperson, UCOLD

Commissioner for Water Resources Planning and Regulation at Ministry of Water and Environment. Hydrology expert with extensive experience in transboundary water resources management and dam projects. He holds a PhD in Water Resources Engineering and has been instrumental in developing Uganda's water policy framework and regulations governing dam construction and operation.

Water Resources Hydrology Policy Development Transboundary Waters Regulatory Framework

ctindimugaya@mwe.go.ug

Eng. Prossy Nabbanja

Secretary, UCOLD

Principal Engineer at Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL). Specializes in hydropower plant operations and maintenance with extensive experience at Nalubaale and Kiira power stations. She has over 15 years of experience in power plant operations, turbine maintenance, and dam safety inspections. Currently leads the operations team for Uganda's major hydropower facilities.

Plant Operations Maintenance Dam Inspections Safety Protocols

pnabbanja@uegcl.go.ug

Prof. B.O.K. Kiggundu

Academic Representative

Professor of Civil Engineering at Makerere University and former Vice Chancellor of Ndejje University. Expert in hydraulic structures and water resources engineering with over 30 years experience. He has published extensively on dam engineering topics and supervises numerous graduate students in hydraulic engineering. His research focuses on innovative dam construction techniques and sustainable water management.

Hydraulic Structures Research Capacity Building Academic Leadership Structural Design

bkiggundu@mak.ac.ug

Eng. Paul Mubiru

Director, Electricity Development

Director of Electricity Development at Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. Oversees all hydropower project developments in Uganda with expertise in project feasibility and EIA processes. He coordinates with international development partners and manages Uganda's energy infrastructure expansion programs. His role includes strategic planning for Uganda's energy sector development.

Project Development Environmental Impact Regulatory Compliance Strategic Planning Feasibility Studies

pmubiru@memd.go.ug

Eng. John Matovu

Dam Safety Expert

Senior Dam Safety Engineer at UEGCL with specialization in geotechnical engineering and dam instrumentation. Leads Uganda's dam safety inspection program and has extensive experience in dam foundation design and stability analysis. He regularly conducts safety assessments for both existing and under-construction dams across Uganda and coordinates with international dam safety experts.

Geotechnical Instrumentation Risk Assessment Foundation Design Stability Analysis

jmatovu@uegcl.go.ug

Eng. Florence Nsubuga

Hydropower Specialist

Principal Civil Engineer at Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL). Expert in hydropower plant civil works and transmission infrastructure with focus on integrating hydropower generation with the national grid. She has managed multiple transmission line projects connecting remote hydropower stations to urban centers and specializes in power evacuation systems.

Civil Works Transmission Construction Grid Integration Power Evacuation

fnsubuga@uetcl.co.ug

Dr. Rose Nakyejwe

Environmental Specialist

Senior Environmental Officer at Ministry of Water and Environment. Focuses on environmental and social safeguards for dam projects and climate resilience. She holds a PhD in Environmental Science and has extensive experience in conducting environmental impact assessments for large infrastructure projects. Her work ensures that dam projects comply with national and international environmental standards.

Environmental Social Safeguards Climate Resilience Impact Assessment Biodiversity

rnakyejwe@mwe.go.ug

Our Technical Leadership

Guiding Uganda's Dam Engineering Excellence

Committee Composition

The UCOLD Technical Committee comprises Uganda's most experienced dam engineers, hydrologists, and water resources specialists drawn from key government agencies, academic institutions, and private sector organizations.

Our committee structure follows ICOLD's technical committee model, with specialized working groups focusing on different aspects of dam engineering and safety.

The committee meets quarterly to review Uganda's dam projects, assess safety concerns, and align national practices with international standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight for all large dam projects in Uganda
Develop national dam safety guidelines and standards
Review and approve dam designs and construction methodologies
Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments
Represent Uganda at ICOLD technical meetings worldwide
Organize training programs for dam professionals

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