Grania Rubomboras

Grania Rubomboras
Born
Uganda
Education
Occupations
  • Engineer
  • corporate executive
Years active1978–present
TitleRegional Project Manager, NELSAP, Interconnection of Electric Grids Project

Grania Rosette Makatu Rubomboras (née Grania Makatu) is a Ugandan electrical engineer and corporate executive. She is the Programme Officer, Power Project of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program, based in Kigali, Rwanda, where she heads the Power Development and Trade Department.[1]

Background and education

She was born in Uganda and attended local schools for her primary education. She attended Gayaza High School, specializing in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.[2] She studied engineering at Makerere University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering in 1978.[2] Later, she obtained a Master of Business Administration, from Makerere University Business School.[3] She also holds a Master of Science in Project Management, awarded by Boston University.[2]

Career

After a period of absence from Uganda, Rubomboras joined the now defunct "Uganda Electricity Board" in 1992.[2] She rose through the ranks to the position of Managing Director, by 2003.[4][5] When UEB was dissolved in 2004, Rubomboras spent several years as a Manager Project Planning at the "Rural Electrification Agency, where she was Heading the Planning Department".[citation needed]

In her role as regional project manager of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program, Interconnection of Electric Grids Project, and after as head of the Power Development and Trade department. Her department is responsible for five main initiatives: 1. The interconnection of the electricity grids of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. 2. The development of Rusumo Hydroelectric Power Station 3. Feasibility studies to assess the proposed interconnection of the Tanzanian grid to that of Zambia. 4. Development of interconnection between the electricity grids of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and 5. Development of the Uganda - South Sudan electricity interconnection.[2]

Personal life

Rubomboras is a mother of two – a daughter named Emily and a son named Albert.[2]

Other considerations

In May 2017, Rubomboras was recognized for her work in integrating the national electricity grid networks of five member-countries of the Nile Basin Initiative, namely: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. The recognition was at the annual "African Utility Week Power Industry Awards" held in Cape Town, South Africa, on 17 May 2017.[1][6][7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), The Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program & The NELSAP Interconnection of Electric Grids Project". Kigali: The Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program. 26 October 2015. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f ESIAfrica (December 2016). "Women in Energy: Leader Immersed in Power Projects". ESI Africa Magazine (ESIAfrica). Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  3. ^ "The Dean, Faculty of Management to present the following for the Conferment of the Degree of Master of Business Administration" (PDF). Kampala: Makerere University, Faculty of Management. 21 January 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 December 2010. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  4. ^ Kayizzi, Ricks (10 June 2003). "UEB Assets To Earn Sh3 billion". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  5. ^ Odomel, James (23 April 2004). "UEB spends $30 million in stations upgrade". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  6. ^ BatteB, Edgar (1 May 2017). "Umeme, National Water recognized in continental awards". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  7. ^ AUW (17 May 2017). "It's ladies first as African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists are announced". Cape Town: African Utility Week (AUW). Archived from the original on 26 September 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2017.