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Karuma Dam | UCOLD - Uganda's Hydroelectric Power
Flagship Project

Karuma Dam

Kiryandongo District, Uganda • Nile River

600MW
Capacity
2023
Commissioned
$1.7B
Investment

Uganda's Hydroelectric Crown Jewel

Karuma Hydroelectric Power Station stands as Uganda's largest energy infrastructure project and one of the most complex underground power stations in Africa. Located at the Karuma Falls on the Nile, it represents a major leap in Uganda's energy independence and technical capability.

Technical Specifications

  • Type: Underground run-of-the-river
  • Height: 20 meters
  • Length: 312 meters
  • Turbines: 6 Francis turbines (100MW each)
  • Unique Feature: 80% of facility underground
Karuma Dam underground works
Underground powerhouse construction at Karuma

Transformational Impact

Energy Security

Will nearly double Uganda's installed generation capacity when fully operational.

Employment Creation

Created over 3,000 jobs during construction, with 90% being Ugandans.

Skills Transfer

Trained a generation of Ugandan engineers in complex underground construction.