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Today on USP: The Karuma Hydro - Power Plant

Uganda's escalating energy needs were first noticed in the 90's when Nalubaale Power Station, formerly known as Owen Falls Dam, started blacking out whenever our small soap making, bread baking factories and maize mills were switched on.
Today on USP: The Karuma Hydro - Power Plant
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