In a move aimed at enhancing safety and reliability in power distribution, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has announced a scheduled power supply interruption affecting several areas of Kampala and its surroundings.
The planned outage, set to run from Monday June 16 to 25, 2025, will allow engineers from the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) to complete the installation of new fire safety systems at the Mutundwe substation.
The work is part of an ongoing initiative to modernize infrastructure and improve safety standards in Uganda’s power grid.
However, the upgrade means that residents and businesses in a wide swath of neighborhoods must brace for temporary disruptions in electricity supply.
The power interruption will impact dozens of locations connected to the Mutundwe substation, including;
Nateete, Busega, Rubaga, Nateete Police Station, Kasimba Square, Mackay Road, Busega Dome, King Fahad, Samona Factory, and Star Kitebi
Residential zones like Kigagga, Kibumbiro, Kirinyabigo Mutundwe, Kazinga, Kikajjo, Mugogo, Kosovo, Kalema Zone, and Nakawuka Road will also face a planned power supply interruptions.
Major institutions such as Mengo Hospital, Ndejje University, Namirembe Cathedral, and community centers along Nsibambi Road, Wakaliga Road, and Muteesa I Road will also be affected by the 10 day power supply interruption.
Also affected are homes across areas such as Bukesa, Butikkiro Road, Kabuusu, Bunamwaya Trading Center, and Nalukolongo.
While the power cuts may cause inconvenience, UEDCL has assured the public that technical teams are on standby to ensure that any interruptions are minimized and managed effectively.
For many in the affected zones from the busy streets of Natete Taxi Park to the quiet corners of Kyaddondo Road II the outage will be an adjustment.
However, most residents are responding with understanding, knowing the project will lead to improved safety and fewer power issues in the future.
With $74 million (shs274 billion) in capital investment approved by ERA for its first year, UEDCL is executing a series of infrastructure projects.
These include refurbishing power lines, constructing and upgrading new substations, and installing over 518 transformers in high-demand areas by the end of 2025.
