UEDCL promises power stability by end of July amid protest threats

12 June 2026, 8:49 am

By Alphonce Odur

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has assured residents and businesses across Kaberamaido, Amolatar, Dokolo, and surrounding districts that power stability will be restored by the end of July.

This commitment was made during a recent meeting held at the Kaberamaido district headquarters, where UEDCL’s area manager addressed the pressing issue of ongoing electricity outages.

The meeting came as a response to mounting grievances from the business community represented by the Kaberamaido District Association of Kampala (KADAK), which had voiced readiness to organise demonstrations if power disruptions continued unabated.

John Eselu, chairperson of KADAK, lamented the severe economic losses experienced by businesses due to frequent outages.

He highlighted alarming incidents where freezers were damaged, resulting in wasted goods and financial setbacks.

Beyond business, Eselu pointed out the critical impact on healthcare, revealing that some patients have had to be transferred to other facilities because of inconsistent power supply at local hospitals.

Voicing similar concerns, Sam Odongo, chairperson of the Amolatar business community and KADAK vice chairperson, described significant challenges in Amolatar, where electrical failures have damaged both personal and business equipment.

Meanwhile, Sam Opio raised alarm over the prolonged power blackout at Etam Health Center IV, which has been without electricity for nearly a year.

The health center, vital to the Etam community, is forced to operate under precarious conditions, putting residents’ lives at risk.

Representing the district chairperson of Amolatar, Mike Awio, secretary for works and technical services, issued a stern warning to UEDCL.

He cautioned that if there is no improvement, community demonstrations might become inevitable.

Awio emphasised the political sensitivity of the situation, noting that as members of the NRM party, they do not want the president to be blamed for the failures in service delivery.

Adding to the chorus of concern, Fedrick Oboi, vice chairperson of Kaberamaido district, detailed how power outages have incapacitated medical equipment at Kaberamaido Hospital, resulting in disruptions to critical operations intended to save lives.

Abel Ekol, chairperson of the local business community, concluded the discussions with a sobering warning: failure to resolve these power issues promptly could ignite unrest within the community.

In response, the UEDCL area manager at Dokolo station conveyed the utility’s determination to address the root causes of the outages and restore reliable electricity supply.

With concerted efforts underway, UEDCL promises that residents and institutions can expect stabilised power by the end of July, a development eagerly awaited by all affected stakeholders.