President Yoweri Museveni commissioned the 150MW solar power plant in Kabulasoke, Gomba district. The power plant, the first of its kind in Uganda was constructed by Xsabo Group and is the first among five the company intends to set up in the country with the others being in Kasese, Mubende and Soroti.
Speaking at the event, President Museveni said had this to say, “It s written in the bible that you reap what you sow. For investors like Dr David Alobo & the Xsabo Group, to come & set up such a facility in far-flung Kabulasoke, is proof that the NRM is delivering. We sowed peace & unity, and these conditions have attracted such investments.”
“Excuses like lack of electricity is holding us back should not be advanced. Even without electricity you can engage in piggery or some other commercial farming venture. Electricity is not critical to the survival of pigs.”
“I want to thank Dr Alobo for linking up with this group and bringing this investment here. I thank His Excellency Edward Ssekandi who spearheaded and encouraged these investors to set up this project in Kabulasoke.
I also thank the people of Kabulasoke for hosting the project. ”
The new development is expected to boost the country’s power production and improve the energy surplus with even more hydro electric power plants like Isimba dam come online.