Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-10-02 03:45:22
The Ugandan government, through the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), is launching an ambitious solar power initiative to electrify schools across the country. Priority will be given to institutions in hard-to-reach areas.
“We shall start with off-grid first and then those that need enhancement will follow,” said Asaph Arinaitwe, head of the construction management unit.
The World Bank-sponsored program, valued at Shs19 billion (approximately $5.5 million USD), will initially target 60 schools in its first phase, with a total of 170 schools planned.
