Several parts of Kampala South, including Makindye, Kibuye, and Wankulukuku, will experience a planned power shutdown tomorrow, Friday, November 14, 2025, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has announced.
According to UEDCL, the outage — scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — will enable the company’s technical team to install a new transformer at the Kampala South Substation as part of efforts to improve electricity supply in the area.
Jonan Kiiza, the Head of Corporate and Stakeholder Affairs at UEDCL, said the works are intended to boost the substation’s capacity and enhance power reliability for customers.
“This shutdown is to enable our technical team to safely install a new transformer which will boost the capacity of the substation and improve power supply reliability in the areas it serves,” Kiiza said.
The planned outage will also affect several neighboring areas, including Kigo, Salaama, Lukuli, Kizungu, Kanaba, Ziranumbu, Kibira, Buggu, Kabuma, Busabala, Gangu, Masajja, Kategula, Nsombabyuma, Kiyumba, Kiruddu, Najjanankumbi, Kifampa, Kulekaana, Luwafu, Bukejje, Nakinyuguzi, Kyamula, Lwasa, Nsambu, Mubarak Stage, Nyanama, Kabowa, and Simbwe.
Mr. Kiiza advised customers to take precautionary measures during the shutdown.
“All affected customers are advised to switch off their electrical appliances until we restore power supply. Any inconvenience caused is highly regretted,” he added.
UEDCL assured the public that normal power supply will be restored immediately after the works are completed.
