Power Outages Hit Uganda: Ministry Explains Causes and Solutions – The Black Examiner

Power Outages Hit Uganda: Ministry Explains Causes and Solutions – The Black Examiner

KAMPALA, Uganda | Examiner — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has broken its silence on Uganda’s recent power outages, revealing that a perfect storm of infrastructure limitations, vandalism, and environmental factors has overwhelmed the national grid. In an official statement released Tuesday, energy officials acknowledged that while Uganda enjoyed stable electricity for most of 2024, the system is now buckling under pressure. “Our

A vehicle hit a Hydro-Québec electric pole on Boulevard des Laurentides, forcing a power outage in the Chomedey area. The accident occurred on Thursday, March 27, at 9:39 a.m., near the intersection with Rue Richard. Units of the Laval Fire Safety Service (SSIL) arrived at the scene at 9:41 a.m. They were followed by the Laval Police Service, Emergencies-Santé and Hydro-Québec. Upon arrival, it was possible to see that the electric pole had been…

UEDCL Takes Over Electricity Distribution from April 1st

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has announced that it will take over the distribution and sale of power from April 1, 2025. The post UEDCL Takes Over Electricity Distribution from April 1st appeared first on Kampala Edge Times™.

Energy Ministry explains current power outages

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has acknowledged the ongoing power supply challenges affecting various regions in Uganda and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the country’s energy needs are met efficiently and sustainably. While Uganda’s power supply remained reliable for most of 2024, the growing national electricity demand has led to certain substations becoming overloaded, prompting the need for urgent upgrades to pa…

FINISH STRONG! Nankabirwa calls out Umeme over power outages ahead of concession termination

Minister Nankabirwa emphasized the need for Umeme to “finish strong” as the company’s concession ends on April 1, 2025. She encouraged the company to minimize outages and ensure a smooth transition. Kampala, Uganda — Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has urged Umeme, the main power distributor in Uganda, to minimize power outages as the company’s concession comes to an end next week. In a statement issued on Twitter, Minister Nankabirwa acknowledg…

Gov't explains current power outages

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The country is currently facing increase in power outages and load shedding, a situation that has left users calling for an explanation form the responsible authorities. It comes amidst the final transition stages from the expiring 20-year distribution concession held by Umeme Ltd to the network management by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd on April 1. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Develop…