Eng Grania Rosette Rubomboras Appointed New ERA Board Chairperson

The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has appointed Eng. Grania Rosette Rubomboras as the new Chairperson of the Board of Directors, succeeding in steering Uganda’s electricity sector toward greater sustainability, reliability, and affordability.

Eng. Rubomboras’ appointment, made under the Electricity Act, Cap 157, was formally announced and celebrated at a swearing-in ceremony held at New ERA House in Kampala. The ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu.

With over 30 years of experience in Uganda’s power sector, spanning the Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Eng. Rubomboras brings deep technical knowledge and leadership to the regulatory authority. Her appointment marks a significant step as Uganda intensifies its transition towards cleaner and more reliable energy systems.

ERA also welcomed Ms Rebecca Kisolo, an advocate of the Courts of Judicature in Uganda and a legal consultant, as a new member of the Board. Ms Kisolo brings valuable expertise from the banking and service industries, strengthening the Authority’s governance and compliance capacity.

In a congratulatory message, the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) commended the new Board, emphasising the importance of leadership continuity and collaboration within Uganda’s energy value chain.

“Congratulations to the newly appointed Board of Directors of ERA. Your leadership comes at a crucial time for energy transition in Uganda. UEGCL looks forward to continued collaboration as we work together towards a robust and sustainable energy sector for Uganda,” UEGCL stated.

The new ERA Board is expected to guide the Authority’s regulatory and strategic priorities, including enhancing power reliability, promoting investment in renewable energy, and ensuring affordable electricity access for all Ugandans.

ERA plays a critical role in regulating Uganda’s electricity supply industry, licensing sector players, setting tariffs, and promoting efficiency across the generation, transmission, and distribution chain.