Residents and businesses in Najjera, Kyanja, Kasangati, and surrounding areas will face a full-day power outage tomorrow, Friday, October 31, as the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) conducts essential maintenance at the Waligo Substation.
The shutdown will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jonan Kiiza, UEDCL’s Head of Corporate and Stakeholder Affairs, said the exercise is necessary to ensure long-term stability of electricity supply.
“All affected customers are advised to switch off their electrical appliances until we safely restore power supply,” he said.
This maintenance is critical to prevent unexpected outages and improve overall service reliability.
Other areas impacted include Buwate, Jomayi, Kabanyoro, Magigye, Bukemba, Buwaga, Ugachick, Nalyamagonja, Makenke, Komamboga, Kitala, part of Kisasi, Kesington, Waligo, Kitetika, Kumukaga, Cementer, Sekanyonyi, Nangabo, Luteete, Bumbu, Kakomera, Kazinga, Wampewo, Kidde, Seeta-Magere, Gyagenda, Masooli, Busukuma, Bamba, Kitegombwa, Bulamu, Namavundu, Kijudde, Nalusuga, and Namulonge.
UEDCL apologized for any inconvenience caused and thanked residents for their patience as the company works to enhance the reliability of electricity supply.
“We appreciate your patience as we continue working to improve the stability and reliability of power supply,” he added.
