Sovereign Project

Uganda - Uganda Rural Electricity Access Project PHASE II (UREAP-II)

Uganda · {'name': 'Kagadi District', 'coordinates': '0.93786 30.81329'}, {'name': 'Kassanda', 'coordinates': '0.53821 31.75475'}

Energy sector policy, planning and administration · Public investment / AfDB sovereign financing

Estimated cost86.6m XDR
Financing soughtAfDB sovereign financing approved
Project structurePublic investment / AfDB sovereign financing
Target date2030-12-31
Sponsor / contactMinistry of Energy and Mineral Development

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development
PESD4

Uganda

Description

The Uganda Rural Electricity Access Project – Phase II (UREAP-II) is a rural electrification project designed to expand access to electricity in Uganda through a combination of main grid expansion, solar PV mini-grid development, and last-mile connections. The project will finance distribution grid extensions, a solar PV mini-grid on Damba Island, household and MSME connections, project management, institutional support, and environmental and social management measures, including RAP implementation. The total project cost is estimated at EUR 104.39 million, financed by an African Development Bank loan of EUR 86.58 million, a Climate Investment Funds (CIF) loan of USD 15 million, a CIF grant of USD 2 million, and a Government counterpart contribution equivalent to EUR 3.16 million.

Status
Approved
Last update
14 Aug 2026
Source
African Development Bank Group · IATI
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