Extension Project

Kiira Dam

Jinja, Uganda • Nile River

200MW

Capacity

2003

Commissioned

Turbines

Nalubaale's Complementary Power Station

Kiira Dam was constructed as an extension to the original Nalubaale Power Station to increase Uganda's electricity generation capacity. Located just 1 km from Nalubaale, it shares the same reservoir and water source from Lake Victoria.

Technical Specifications

Type: Run-of-the-river hydroelectric
Height: 12 meters
Length: 80 meters
Turbines: 4 Kaplan turbines (50MW each)
Construction Cost: $85 million (World Bank funded)

Modern control systems at Kiira Dam

Strategic Importance

Capacity Boost

Added 200MW to Uganda's national grid, helping address power shortages in the early 2000s.

Modern Technology

Incorporated advanced turbine technology with better efficiency than the original Nalubaale turbines.

Skills Development

Training ground for Ugandan engineers in modern hydropower plant operations.

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