HEADLINE: UEDCL Announces Planned Power Shutdown in Parts of Wakiso, Kampala
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has announced a planned power outage affecting several areas in Wakiso District and Kampala to facilitate critical maintenance works.
In a notice issued on February 13, 2026, the power distributor stated that the shutdown is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The exercise will impact customers served by the Waligo Substation.
“This shutdown is to allow our technical team to safely carry out critical maintenance works at the substation,” the statement read.
The company explained that the maintenance is intended to improve service reliability and ensure safe operations at the substation as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades.
Areas expected to experience the interruption include Kungu, Buwate, Najjera 2, Kyanja, Magigye, Kabanyoro, Namulonge, Gayaza Town Council, Kasangati, Bukemba, Busukuma and Kitegomba. Other affected locations are Nangabo, Balita Zion Estate, Nalyamagonja, Komamboga, Kitala, Kizanyiro and parts of Kisasi.
The outage will also extend to Kesington, Waligo, Kumukaga, Cementers, Sekanyonyi, Lutete, Bumbu, Kakomera, Magere, Kazinga, Wampewo, Masooli and Zirobwe, among others.
UEDCL has advised residents and businesses in the affected areas to take precautionary measures ahead of the scheduled downtime.
“All affected customers are advised to switch off their electrical appliances until electricity supply is fully restored,” the notice advises.
Jonan Kiiza, the Head of Corporate and Stakeholder Affairs at UEDCL, apologized for the inconvenience that may arise from the temporary interruption.
“Any inconvenience caused is highly regretted,” Kiiza said.
Planned outages are common during infrastructure upgrades, particularly in fast-growing urban areas where rising demand for electricity necessitates regular maintenance. Residents are encouraged to plan their activities accordingly during the scheduled downtime.
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