The line measures only 125 kilometres (78 mi), from Mbale to Siti II Power Station.
This transmission line together with other distribution enhancements within the city, will result in the availability of 61 megawatts of electricity by December 2020.
[6] As part of this power line, Umeme is also installing a switching station and plant house at its existing Mbale substation.
Umeme is construction a 33 kilo Volt transmission line, measuring 75 kilometres (47 mi) long, from Tororo to Tangshan Mbale Industrial Park, delivering 25 megawatts of electricity.
The electricity distributor utility is also constructing a distribution network within the park measuring 10 kilometres (6 mi).