Our firm is proud to have advised the Government of Uganda, through the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL), on the landmark agreements signed with Gridworks for the Amari Power Transmission Project.

This milestone transaction saw the Government of Uganda enter into an Implementation Agreement with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and a Transmission Services Agreement with UETCL. These agreements pave the way for construction to commence in the coming weeks on the US$50 million independent transmission project (ITP) the first of its kind in Africa to reach this stage.

The Amari project will upgrade the transforming capacity of four key high-voltage substations: Tororo 220kV, Nkenda 132kV, Mbarara North 132kV, and Mbarara South 220kV. It will enhance electricity supply to industrial users, support greater integration of renewable energy, facilitate future regional interconnections, reduce system losses, and improve overall power quality aligning with Uganda’s ambitions for industrial competitiveness, economic growth, and sustainable energy development.

We were instructed by the African Legal Support Facility and Gide Loyrette Nouel to provide comprehensive legal advisory services on this pioneering public-private partnership in the transmission sector.

James Orima, the Managing Partner, commented: 

“We are delighted to have played a key role in this groundbreaking transaction, which sets a powerful precedent for attracting private sector investment into Africa’s critical electricity infrastructure. Advising the Government of Uganda and UETCL on the Amari project has been a privilege, demonstrating how innovative legal frameworks and international collaboration can accelerate energy access, industrial growth, and regional integration. This success underscores our firm’s commitment to supporting transformative infrastructure projects across the continent.”

We extend our congratulations to all parties involved the Government of Uganda, UETCL, Gridworks, British International Investment (BII), and the African Legal Support Facility for this significant achievement in advancing Uganda’s electricity sector.

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