Isimba

Isimba is a hydroelectric dam located in Uganda, a country in East Africa. The dam is situated on the shoals of the Victoria Nile, approximately 50 kilometers downstream from the Owen Falls Dam. It is part of the Victoria Nile Hydroelectric Power Project and was commissioned in 2019. The Isimba Dam project aims to contribute to the improved reliable electricity supply in Uganda by generating enough power for the national grid. The completed dam is expected to produce 183 megawatts of electricity, thus increasing the overall electricity production in the country.

Isimba is one of the largest single facility power projects in Africa. During its second phase, construction operations were resumed in 2017, following the initiation of a project in 2015. The project had gone on a hiatus due to funding and installation issues. The region where construction works took place experienced environmental impact including loss of habitat for local flora and fauna. Despite concerns, thanks to an increased understanding of the plight of homes displaced for construction purposes, additional stakeholder profiles and increased audits have meant better project implementation for today's public companies.

Supporting communities negatively affected by the power projects is also acknowledged in the Isimba Resettlement Action Plan. The document cherishes the opportunity to understand differentiated needs inside the household that are directly represented as positive measures when analyzed on socio-economic growth.