Eng Joselyn Rwabwogo Rwakakooko The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has a new acting managing director. Joselynne Rwabwogo Rwakakooko, formerly the company’s chief commercial and operations officer, was named to the top position effective May 2, 2026, replacing Paul Mwesigwa, who was placed on forced leave by the ministry of Energy and Mineral Development as part of a sweeping …
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Power lines in Buikwe The cost of land in greater Kampala and indeed other urban areas of Uganda skyrockets all the time making it hard for the majority of people to become homeowners. This increases the country’s housing deficit annually. Currently, the housing deficit stands at approximately 2.4 million units. One of the major reasons for the high cost of …
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Viewers: 50,001 By Spy Uganda A fresh chapter is unfolding at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited as seasoned engineer Joselynne Rwakakooko steps into the role of Acting Managing Director, signaling a period of continuity and renewed operational focus within the country’s power distribution sector. Her appointment, effective May 2, 2026, follows a directive from the Ministry of Energy …
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By Spy Uganda Government has dismissed the board chairperson of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited and sent its Managing Director on forced leave, in a move aimed at reviewing the utility’s management and performance. The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, announced on Saturday that Board Chairperson Lydia Ochieng Obbo had been relieved of her duties, …
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Kampala-Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has informed all its customers being served by Kampala South Sub Station, that there will have no power tomorrow Tuesday April 28th 2026 starting from 8.00 am to 5.00pm Power Transmission Line (courtesy photo) According to statement issued by Jonan Kiiza has asked all the customers in the affected areas to remain patient untill …
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Ugandans are asking one burning question: what exactly is going on at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited? Ever since Umeme exited and UEDCL officially took over power distribution on April 1, 2025, complaints of persistent blackouts, delayed meter replacements, sluggish customer response and erratic service have exploded. Now, the Auditor General’s December 2025 report has poured fuel on the fire, …
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See Video-“We are tired of UEDCL in Bugisu & the whole country at large, power on power off” – MP Karim before Parliament as Bugisu Region enters day 3 without power HomeSee Video-“We are tired of UEDCL in Bugisu & the whole country at large, power on power off” – MP Karim before Parliament as Bugisu Region enters day 3 …
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Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited has explained the circumstances surrounding the massive power outage being experienced in most districts in Bugisu subregion today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025. A brief statement issued by Jonan Kiiza, the UEDCL Head of Corporate and Stakeholders Affairs says Mbale City, Nakaloke, Budadiri, Bududa, Buwalsi, Mpoogo, Sironko Town Council, Buyombo, Manafwa and surrounding areas are the …
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On Tuesday, about seven armed robbers raided my precious home and took off with all the money that I had at the moment. It seems one of my shaft mates tipped them that I am the richest cosmetics dealer in Uganda. “Where is the dime?” one of the armed robbers asked me. I immediately moved to the bedroom and pulled …
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