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THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | MARCH 9, 2024

UBC TV

Business Round Up with Dennis Sigoa

Interview with

David Alobo, PhD

Founder and CEO/Managing Director of The Xsabo Group at Nkonge Solar Power Plant.

Duration: 7:45 min

Source: YouTube

THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | MARCH 6, 2024

Nkonge Solar Plant adds 20MW to national Grid

(...) The She 82.6 billion state-of-the-art solar power plant is poised to enhance Uganda's national grid with an additional 20 megawatts of power. This ambitious project, speareheaded by Xsabo Group, is situated in Nkonge at the Nkonge station. (…)

Source: The Observer

THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | MARCH 4, 2024

Harnessing green Energy in Mubende

(...) Alobo added that the Nkonge project is the most modern solar power plant in Sub-Saharan Africa with 20MW thanks to some of its features.“ I wholeheartedly thank Uganda Development Bank for providing the loan facility that has enabled successful construction of this solar power plant. It will be ready for commissioning before March 31st. (…).

Source: The Independent

THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Mubende Solar Plant

due for Commissioning next

Month

The project that has so far cost 21 million dollars with financing from Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL), is the second one developed and set to be operated by Xsabo after the Kabulasoke plant in Gombe District. (…) David Alobo, the CEO, Xsabo says that the plant is also the most modern in sub-Saharan Africa, considering the efficiency, safety, operational and other artificial intelligence-enabled systems, including the panels automatically changing directions according to the movement of the sun.

Source: The Independent

THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | FEBRUARY 28, 2024

UDB-funded Xsabo

Solar Power Plant to

produce 20MW

(…) The plant, according to Dr. David Alobo – Founder and Managing Director – Xsabo Group is the most modern solar power plant in Sub-Saharan Africa and the largest in East and Central Africa. Speaking at the UDB annual press conference 2024 at the solarline facility on Wednesday, Dr. Alobo revealed that the plant comprises of 38,000 bifacial monocrystalline PV modules , 547 horizontal single-axis solar trackers which adjust the position of the modules to follow the sun as it moves from East to West (…).

Source: PML Daily

THE XSABO GROUP

DJIBOUTI | DECEMBER 7, 2023

Signature d'un protocole d’entente (MOU) avec le Groupe allemand XSABO

(...) Il s’agit de M. David Alobo et de Mme Franziska Leischker, respectivement président directeur général fondateur et directrice de la Fondation Xsabo, qui sont en effet, de retour à Djibouti une année après le premier contact avec le ministère de l’Energie en vue de relancer les négociations relatives à l’électrification de 10 villages sélectionnés d’un commun accord et de procéder à la signature d’un Protocole d'entente (MOU) avec le département ministériel (…).

Source: Agence Djiboutienne d`Information

THE XSABO FOUNDATION

GERMANY | OCTOBER 14, 2023

Minister lobbies Partnership with Germany varsity to foster Cultural Heritage

(...) Amongi made the request while officiating at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Congress of the International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists (IAPMA) at the invitation of IAPMA President Franziska Leischker aka Fides Linien. (...)

Source: Daily Monitor

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THE XSABO FOUNDATION

GERMANY | OCTOBER 12, 2023

Minister Amongi seeks Partnership with German University

(...) During the visit, Amongi secured at least four annual slots for Ugandan art students at the summer school of Germany's Museum of Decorative Arts. She was in Germany at the invitation of Franziska Leischker aka Fides Linien, the IAPMA President. (...)

Source: New Vision

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THE XSABO FOUNDATION

GERMANY | OCTOBER 10, 2023

Betty Amongi invites Congress of International Artists

(...) Matthias Roessler, President of Parliament, who accompanied Minister Amongi said: “The fact that a Uganda-based Afro-European foundation is financially supporting such a major international event in Germany is largely unusual, I agree. But it says a lot about how globalisation enables economic success regardless of national borders today.” (...)

Source: The Independent

JULIUS TAKES PRESIDENT MUSEVENI AROUND THE BUYASSO COFFEE FACTORY - PROJECT OF XSABO FOUND

THE XSABO FOUNDATION

UGANDA | MAY 24, 2023

President Museveni donates Machinery to Masaka Farmers

On May 23, 2023, Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni visited Buyasso Coffee Factory, an income generation initiative of The Xsabo Foundation supporting over 250 youth farmers under Bukoto Youth Link, their umbrella organization.

Source: New Vision

RIC Energy Group Celebrates Mayor Milestone in Construction Process of Xsabo Nkonge Solar

THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | JANUARY 24, 2023

RIC Energy Group celebrates Major

Milestone in

Construction Process

of Xsabo Nkonge

Solar Power Plant

When completed in 2023, Nkonge will be the largest privately financed grid-connected solar power plant in Uganda and one of the largest in East and Central Africa.

Source: LinkedIn

THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | JULY 23, 2022

Construction finally to start on 23MV

Solar Power Plant

Spanish renewable energy project developer RIC Energy has begun construction of the 23-megawatt Nkonge solar power plant in Uganda. The client is Xsabo Group, an investment and consulting company based in several African and European countries and headquartered in Starnberg, Germany. (...)

Source: Photon

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THE XSABO GROUP & FOUNDATION

DJIBOUTI |NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority

(DPFZA) Chairman

Aboubaker Omar Hadi receives H.E. Yacin Doualé, Dr. David Alobo and Franziska Leischker

(...) During the meeting, CSR, women empowerment and youth income generation activities were discussed. Furthermore, the meeting allowed to evoke the energy sector, ways and means to attract German companies to invest in Djibouti. (...)

Source: DPFZA Website

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THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | APRIL 3, 2021

VP Ssekandi commissions Xsabo Solar Power Plant in Mubende

The Vice President of Uganda, Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi commissioned a new solar power project in Mubende district on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Dubbed the Nkonge solar power project, its construction has been undertaken by Xsabo Group, which has invested over Shs 63 billion. (...)

Source: The Observer

THE XSABO FOUNDATION

UGANDA | APRIL 22, 2020

Xsabo Group donates Shs50 m

to Covid-19 Taskforce

The Xsabo Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Xsabo Group, donated Shs 50 million to the National Task Force on Covid-19. The donation was handed over by Frances Ruth Atala, and received by Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda. (...)

Source: The Observer

THE XSABO FOUNDATION

UGANDA | APRIL 19, 2020

COVID19: Xsabo Foundation contributes Shs50 m

Xsabo Group (...) has contributed sh50 million towards the fight against the spread of coronavirus pandemic in Uganda. (...) The company had also contributed cash to various COVID19 district task forces where they currently operate solar plants. (...)

Source: New Vision

THE XSABO FOUNDATION

UGANDA | APRIL17, 2020

COVID19 National Taskforce receives Shs50 m from Xsabo Group

(...)David Alobo, the Chairman of The Xsabo Foundation said, their contribution comes amidst limited fiscal capacity that gives countries like Uganda little scope for the kind of financial assistance and stimulus packages for the economy that richer nations are rolling out.(...)

Source: The Independent

THE XSABO FOUNDATION

UGANDA DECEMBER 17, 2019

Mobile Medical Camp improves Lives in Rushere

Xsabo Foundation led the show at a free mobile medical camp at Rushere Community hospital, Kiruhura district on December 6 and 7 where some 1,200 people were treated and 300 referred for further management. (...)

Source: The Observer

THE XSABO FOUNDATION

UGANDA OCTOBER 15, 2019

Ssekandi urges Govt

to start Academies for Girls

(...) The Vice President paid tribute to the Chief Executive Officer Xabo Group of Companies, Dr. David Alobo, a German-based Ugandan, for co-funding the sports gala that has enabled the youth to unite in both social and economic activities. (...)

Source: PML Daily

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THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | OCTOBER 1, 2019

Uganda yazindua kituo kikubwa zaidi cha umeme wa kutumia jua katika kanda ya Afrika Mashariki na Kati

Rais Yoweri Museveni wa Uganda amezindua kituo kikubwa zaidi cha umeme wa kutumia jua katika kanda ya Afrika Mashariki na Kati, ambacho kina uwezo wa kutoa megawati 20 za umeme. (...)

Source: CRI Online

THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Amuru offers Land for Installation of Solar Power Plant

(...) Dr. David Alobo, the Executive Director Xsabo Group says the installation will commence immediately once the on-going feasibility study is complete because the company does not need any licence from the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) to put it up. (...)

Source: URN Radio Network

THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | JANUARY 10, 2019

Uganda launches largest Solar Power Plant in East and Central Africa

(...) According to the State House Uganda, the president’s official residence, the solar park project is already connected to the national grid and will serve more than 5 million people in rural areas. Installed with 68,000 solar panels, the park has provided over 300 jobs and will offer power to neighboring districts, the State House Uganda said. (...)

Source: Namibia Daily News

THE XSABO FOUNDATION

UGANDA | APRIL 2, 2019

Xsabo Group pioneers biodegradable Sanitary Pads on Ugandan Market

The “Fancy Pads” project is an innovative sustainable Ugandan answer to ensuring good personal Menstrual Hygiene Management with continuous availability of sanitary pads to all Ugandan girls and women. (...)

Source: The Independent

THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | MARCH 14, 2019

Making case for increased Solar Energy Financing

(...) For instance, Xsabo Group recently launched five solar projects that will generate 150MW at a cost of 200m Dollars. When compared to the cost Kwh of hydroelectricity, solar is a cheaper option. (...)

Source: New Vision

THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | JANAURAY 29, 2019

'Solar Energy to stir

Growth, create Jobs'

(...) Solar power technology can do for Uganda and Africa what mobile phone technology has done for the communications industry. Every Ugandan can easily have reliable and enough electricity within the next eight years just as almost every Ugandan owns a mobile phone. (...)

Source: The Independent

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THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | JANUARY 21, 2019

Alobo wants all

Ugandans on Solar

Power in 10 Years

(...) President Museveni applauded the project: “[Dr Alobo] is a noble man who has chosen not to stay in his comfort in Germany but decided to come back to his country to change lives and the economy.”

Source: The Observer

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THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | JANUARY 9, 2019

Solar Power Capacity

to hit 50MW

(...) The latest addition of solar generated energy to the national grid is the 20MW Kabulasoke pilot solar power plant in Gomba District that was commissioned by President Museveni. (...)

Source: Daily Monitor

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THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | JANUARY 9, 2019

Mega Solar Power Project launched in Kabulasoke

President Yoweri Museveni has today commissioned the
$24.5 million Kabulasoke Pilot Solar Power Park, the largest such venture in the region. Owned by a Ugandan based in Germany Dr. David Alobo, the solar project covers the Namulaba and Butiti villages, Kabulasoke sub county in Gomba District.

Source: The Independent

THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDA | OCTOBER 11, 2018

Uganda commissions

20MW Solar Power Plant

(...) Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, who commissioned it, said the government is focusing on renewable energy to boost its ambitious hydroelectricity power generation. (...)

Source: The East African

THE XSABO GROUP

UGANDAN | OCTOBER 3, 2018

Ssekandi flags off 120 Acres Solar Project in Gomba

Vice President Edward Ssekandi has laid the first of the 68,000 modules of a pilot solar power park in Kabulasoke in the central district of Gomba. The project being done by Xsabo Group covers at least 120 acres. Last week, construction officially kicked off for a solar power plant that will be the largest in the region (...).

Source: The Observer

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THE XSABO FOUNDATION

UGANDA | MAY 21, 2015

Bayern Munich Footballs donated to Bukoto Youth Link

David Alobo, Managing Director MSS Xsabo Power Ltd. and Bryan Xsabo Strategy Consultants displays some of the authentic Bayern Munich and UEFA footballs that he donated to Bukoto Youth Link to boost football on Kyanamukaka, regionally and nationally.

Source: Facebook - Office of the Vice President of the Republic of Uganda

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Office of the President of the Republic of Uganda/State House Entebbe (Uganda)

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Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development of the Republic of Uganda

www.gou.go.ug/ministry/ministry-energy-and-mineral-development

Electricity Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Uganda

www.era.or.ug

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited

www.uetcl.go.ug

The World Economic Forum

www.weforum.org

The World Bank Group

www.worldbank.org

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

www.undp.org

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

www.imf.org

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www.afrikaverein.de

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(...) The She 82.6 billion state-of-the-art solar power plant is poised to enhance Uganda's national grid with an additional 20 megawatts of power. This ambitious project, speareheaded by Xsabo Group, is situated in Nkonge at the Nkonge station. (…) Source: The Observer

(...) Amongi made the request while officiating at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Congress of the International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists (IAPMA) at the invitation of IAPMA President Franziska Leischker aka Fides Linien. (...) Source: Daily Monitor

(...) During the visit, Amongi secured at least four annual slots for Ugandan art students at the summer school of Germany's Museum of Decorative Arts. She was in Germany at the invitation of Franziska Leischker aka Fides Linien, the IAPMA President. (...) Source: New Vision

On May 23, 2023, Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni visited Buyasso Coffee Factory, an income generation initiative of The Xsabo Foundation supporting over 250 youth farmers under Bukoto Youth Link, their umbrella organization. Source: New Vision

When completed in 2023, Nkonge will be the largest privately financed grid-connected solar power plant in Uganda and one of the largest in East and Central Africa. Source: LinkedIn

(...) During the meeting, CSR, women empowerment and youth income generation activities were discussed. Furthermore, the meeting allowed to evoke the energy sector, ways and means to attract German companies to invest in Djibouti. (...) Source: DPFZA Website

The Xsabo Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Xsabo Group, donated Shs 50 million to the National Task Force on Covid-19. The donation was handed over by Frances Ruth Atala, and received by Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda. (...) Source: The Observer

Xsabo Group (...) has contributed sh50 million towards the fight against the spread of coronavirus pandemic in Uganda. (...) The company had also contributed cash to various COVID19 district task forces where they currently operate solar plants. (...) Source: New Vision

Xsabo Foundation led the show at a free mobile medical camp at Rushere Community hospital, Kiruhura district on December 6 and 7 where some 1,200 people were treated and 300 referred for further management. (...) Source: The Observer

(...) The Vice President paid tribute to the Chief Executive Officer Xabo Group of Companies, Dr. David Alobo, a German-based Ugandan, for co-funding the sports gala that has enabled the youth to unite in both social and economic activities. (...) Source: PML Daily

Rais Yoweri Museveni wa Uganda amezindua kituo kikubwa zaidi cha umeme wa kutumia jua katika kanda ya Afrika Mashariki na Kati, ambacho kina uwezo wa kutoa megawati 20 za umeme. (...) Source: CRI Online

(...) Dr. David Alobo, the Executive Director Xsabo Group says the installation will commence immediately once the on-going feasibility study is complete because the company does not need any licence from the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) to put it up. (...) Source: URN Radio Network

The “Fancy Pads” project is an innovative sustainable Ugandan answer to ensuring good personal Menstrual Hygiene Management with continuous availability of sanitary pads to all Ugandan girls and women. (...) Source: The Independent

(...) For instance, Xsabo Group recently launched five solar projects that will generate 150MW at a cost of 200m Dollars. When compared to the cost Kwh of hydroelectricity, solar is a cheaper option. (...) Source: New Vision

(...) Solar power technology can do for Uganda and Africa what mobile phone technology has done for the communications industry. Every Ugandan can easily have reliable and enough electricity within the next eight years just as almost every Ugandan owns a mobile phone. (...) Source: The Independent

(...) President Museveni applauded the project: “[Dr Alobo] is a noble man who has chosen not to stay in his comfort in Germany but decided to come back to his country to change lives and the economy.” Source: The Observer

(...) The latest addition of solar generated energy to the national grid is the 20MW Kabulasoke pilot solar power plant in Gomba District that was commissioned by President Museveni. (...) Source: Daily Monitor

(...) Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, who commissioned it, said the government is focusing on renewable energy to boost its ambitious hydroelectricity power generation. (...) Source: The East African

(...) The She 82.6 billion state-of-the-art solar power plant is poised to enhance Uganda's national grid with an additional 20 megawatts of power. This ambitious project, speareheaded by Xsabo Group, is situated in Nkonge at the Nkonge station. (…)

Source: The Observer

(...) Amongi made the request while officiating at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Congress of the International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists (IAPMA) at the invitation of IAPMA President Franziska Leischker aka Fides Linien. (...)

Source: Daily Monitor

(...) During the visit, Amongi secured at least four annual slots for Ugandan art students at the summer school of Germany's Museum of Decorative Arts. She was in Germany at the invitation of Franziska Leischker aka Fides Linien, the IAPMA President. (...)

Source: New Vision

On May 23, 2023, Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni visited Buyasso Coffee Factory, an income generation initiative of The Xsabo Foundation supporting over 250 youth farmers under Bukoto Youth Link, their umbrella organization.

Source: New Vision

When completed in 2023, Nkonge will be the largest privately financed grid-connected solar power plant in Uganda and one of the largest in East and Central Africa.

Source: LinkedIn

(...) During the meeting, CSR, women empowerment and youth income generation activities were discussed. Furthermore, the meeting allowed to evoke the energy sector, ways and means to attract German companies to invest in Djibouti. (...)

Source: DPFZA Website

The Xsabo Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Xsabo Group, donated Shs 50 million to the National Task Force on Covid-19. The donation was handed over by Frances Ruth Atala, and received by Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda. (...)

Source: The Observer

Xsabo Group (...) has contributed sh50 million towards the fight against the spread of coronavirus pandemic in Uganda. (...) The company had also contributed cash to various COVID19 district task forces where they currently operate solar plants. (...)

Source: New Vision

Xsabo Foundation led the show at a free mobile medical camp at Rushere Community hospital, Kiruhura district on December 6 and 7 where some 1,200 people were treated and 300 referred for further management. (...)

Source: The Observer

(...) The Vice President paid tribute to the Chief Executive Officer Xabo Group of Companies, Dr. David Alobo, a German-based Ugandan, for co-funding the sports gala that has enabled the youth to unite in both social and economic activities. (...)

Source: PML Daily

Rais Yoweri Museveni wa Uganda amezindua kituo kikubwa zaidi cha umeme wa kutumia jua katika kanda ya Afrika Mashariki na Kati, ambacho kina uwezo wa kutoa megawati 20 za umeme. (...)

Source: CRI Online

(...) Dr. David Alobo, the Executive Director Xsabo Group says the installation will commence immediately once the on-going feasibility study is complete because the company does not need any licence from the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) to put it up. (...)

Source: URN Radio Network

The “Fancy Pads” project is an innovative sustainable Ugandan answer to ensuring good personal Menstrual Hygiene Management with continuous availability of sanitary pads to all Ugandan girls and women. (...)

Source: The Independent

(...) For instance, Xsabo Group recently launched five solar projects that will generate 150MW at a cost of 200m Dollars. When compared to the cost Kwh of hydroelectricity, solar is a cheaper option. (...)

Source: New Vision

(...) Solar power technology can do for Uganda and Africa what mobile phone technology has done for the communications industry. Every Ugandan can easily have reliable and enough electricity within the next eight years just as almost every Ugandan owns a mobile phone. (...)

Source: The Independent

(...) President Museveni applauded the project: “[Dr Alobo] is a noble man who has chosen not to stay in his comfort in Germany but decided to come back to his country to change lives and the economy.”

Source: The Observer

(...) The latest addition of solar generated energy to the national grid is the 20MW Kabulasoke pilot solar power plant in Gomba District that was commissioned by President Museveni. (...)

Source: Daily Monitor

(...) Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, who commissioned it, said the government is focusing on renewable energy to boost its ambitious hydroelectricity power generation. (...)

Source: The East African