Uganda's President Museveni wants everyone to protect the wetlands, which store water that makes electricity. He discussed this when he visited a new power station in the Rubanda district on Wednesday.
The President came to see how people were doing with their development programs. He opened a big power line that will bring electricity to many homes and businesses. He told people they need to take care of the wetlands because the water from these areas flows into rivers. These rivers feed into the big River Nile, which helps make electricity at Jinja.
The new power station cost a lot of money. The Islamic Development Bank gave Uganda 83.75 million dollars to build it. The power lines go through many areas, such as Ntungamo, Rukiga, Kabale, and Rubanda. Most people whose land was used have received their money.
Ruth Nankabirwa, who leads the energy ministry, said this project will improve electricity in southwestern Uganda. She believes it will help businesses grow and improve the lives of everyone there.
The power company worked with many different groups to build the station. These included the Uganda government, banks, and companies from Nigeria and Sri Lanka. The local leader of Rubanda district, Stephen Kasyaba, thanked the government for bringing electricity to his area. He asked people to use the power to start small and big factories, which would help make their area richer.
The President came to see how people were doing with their development programs. He opened a big power line that will bring electricity to many homes and businesses. He told people they need to take care of the wetlands because the water from these areas flows into rivers. These rivers feed into the big River Nile, which helps make electricity at Jinja.
The new power station cost a lot of money. The Islamic Development Bank gave Uganda 83.75 million dollars to build it. The power lines go through many areas, such as Ntungamo, Rukiga, Kabale, and Rubanda. Most people whose land was used have received their money.
Ruth Nankabirwa, who leads the energy ministry, said this project will improve electricity in southwestern Uganda. She believes it will help businesses grow and improve the lives of everyone there.
The power company worked with many different groups to build the station. These included the Uganda government, banks, and companies from Nigeria and Sri Lanka. The local leader of Rubanda district, Stephen Kasyaba, thanked the government for bringing electricity to his area. He asked people to use the power to start small and big factories, which would help make their area richer.
