Egypt Pledges $100 Million to Boost Hydropower Development in Nile Basin Nations

Egypt Pledges $100 Million to Support Nile Basin Countries in Hydro Power Development

The Egyptian government has announced its commitment to support Nile Basin countries, including Uganda, in developing hydroelectric dams along the shared Nile River. The pledge was made by Egypt’s Minister of Water, Professor Hani Sewilam, during the official inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, an event attended by global leaders and dignitaries. The $1 billion museum, opened under the theme “Celebrating Egypt’s Ancient Civilizat…

Egypt Pledges $100 Million to Boost Hydropower Development in Nile Basin Nations

The Egyptian government has announced a commitment to invest USD 100 million (approximately Shs360 billion) to support hydropower projects in Nile Basin countries, including Uganda. The announcement was made by Professor Hani Sewilam, Egypt’s Minister of Water, during the official launch of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, an event attended by numerous international dignitaries. The $1 billion museum, themed “Celebrating Egypt’s Ancient Civil…

Egypt Commits USD 100 Million to Support Hydropower Projects in Nile Basin Countries

The Egyptian government has pledged to invest USD 100 million (around Shs360 billion) to assist Nile Basin countries, including Uganda, in developing hydropower dams along the Nile River. The announcement was made by Egypt’s Minister of Water, Professor Hani Sewilam, during the grand opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, attended by global leaders and dignitaries. The $1 billion museum, themed “Celebrating Egypt’s Ancient Civilizations,…

Egypt Commits USD 100 Million to Support Hydropower Projects in Nile Basin Countries - The Witness Uganda

The Egyptian government has announced plans to invest USD 100 million (approximately UGX 360 billion) to assist Nile Basin countries, including Uganda, in developing hydroelectric power projects along the River Nile. The pledge was made by Professor Hani Sewilam, Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources, during the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, a ceremony attended by international leaders and dignitaries. The USD 1 billion m…