Kampala: Yesterday, the UK reaffirmed its commitment to Uganda’s clean energy transition at the Renewable Energy Conference & Expo 2025 (REC25), held at the Kampala Serena Hotel. As a longstanding development partner, the UK is supporting Uganda’s energy access goals through technical assistance, targeted financing, and strategic partnerships.
The UK side event at REC25 is a celebration of innovation,” said the British High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Lisa Chesney MBE. “From electric mobility to smart villages and clean cooking technologies, our exhibitors—Zembo, Mandulis Energy, Kira EV, and Smart Villages—are showing what’s possible when bold ideas meet strategic investment. These are the kinds of partnerships that will power Uganda’s energy future.”
The UK’s side event spotlighted energy innovators including Zembo e-mobility, Mandulis Energy, Kira EV, and Smart Villages, showcasing scalable solutions in off-grid electrification, e-mobility, and clean cooking technologies.
The UK’s support to Uganda’s energy sector spans decades—from early reforms in the 1990s to pioneering public-private partnerships such as the Amari Power Transmission Project, backed by British International Investment (BII) and Gridworks.
These efforts have catalysed over $450 million in renewable energy investments and strengthened Uganda’s regulatory frameworks.
REC25, themed “Transforming Energy Systems for Livelihoods and Conservation”, serves as Uganda’s flagship platform for accelerating inclusive energy access. The UK’s engagement at REC25 sets the stage for deeper collaboration ahead of COP30 in Brazil, where Uganda will continue to champion climate finance, clean energy, and sustainable development.
