Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has announced a planned power shutdown in Entebbe City today Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
The temporary outage is intended to allow its technical team to safely carry out critical maintenance and system improvement works aimed at strengthening the electricity network and enhancing service delivery.
UEDCL Head of Corporate and Stakeholder Affairs, Jonan Kiiza, said the planned shutdown is necessary to facilitate the works.
“There will be a planned power shutdown in Entebbe to allow our technical team to safely carry out critical maintenance and system improvement works,” Kiiza stated.
The areas expected to be affected by the outage include Entebbe Town, Kitooro, Kigungu, Airport Road, Bugonga, Lunyo, Lugonjo, Banga, CAA Quarters, Kitara, Nkumba, Kasenyi, Entebbe Grade B Hospital, Katabi, Manyago, Busambaga, Bunono, Kabale, Mpala, Lwamutundwe, Kitubulu and Pearl Marina Estate.
Kiiza urged customers in the affected areas to take precautionary measures during the shutdown.
“All affected customers are advised to switch off their electrical appliances and production lines until power supply is fully restored. Any inconvenience caused is highly regretted,” he added.
UEDCL reassured customers that the maintenance works are part of ongoing efforts to improve the reliability and stability of electricity supply in Entebbe City.
