Project Overview
Kikagati Hydropower Project is a 15.5 MW Transboundary Hydropower Plant currently in operation. The power station is located on the Kagera River which is the main tributary to Lake Victoria, along Uganda’s International border with the United Republic of Tanzania. The site is accessible via the Mbarara – Isingiro – Murongo Highway.
On the Uganda Side, the HPP affected 5 villages that are within the project footprint. The villages include: Itama, Nyakayojo, Border Cell, Rwenkuba and Bugarika, all located in Kikagati Town Council, Isingiro District.
The project affected 3 villages namely Murongo, Mikanga and Omukagando all in Murongo Ward in Kyerwa District In Tanzania.
Scope of Work
Proess was appointed to implement the Resettlement Action Plan Implementation in compliance with the Ugandan legislation/Tanzanian legislation, IFC Performance Standards (PS) and published guidelines.
Services Offered
- Implementation of RAP.
Location: Isingiro District, Western Uganda and Kyerwa District, Tanzania
Client: Kikagati Power Company Limited
Period: 2016-2020
