The human rights issues and controversies linked to the construction of the Karuma dam shows how the negative consequences of the Bujagali dam has not lead to change.
Human rights lessons from the Bujagali dam in Uganda
The Norwegian company Veidekke was investigated by Økokrim for their involvement in the Bujagali dam in Uganda in 2003. Twelve years on there is still a range of human rights issues to be raised concerning the dam and the affected local people.
Uganda should invest more in alternative energy sources
Uganda has the lowest electricity consumption per capita in the world. Using the enormous potential of alternative green energy sources available in the country could mitigate the low electrification rate.