NELSON K
Residents in several parts of Mitooma District have expressed excitement after M & T Allied Technologies Company Limited confirmed the commencement of another phase of the rural electricity extension project, scheduled to run between June and August 2026.
M & T Allied Technologies was awarded the contract by the Government of Uganda to oversee rural electrification and extend power to underserved areas following surveys and feasibility studies conducted in the district.
The company has already begun groundwork activities under Phase One, starting with civic education and community sensitization in sub-counties across Ruhinda South County, Ruhinda North, and Ruhinda Central. During these engagements, residents were informed that no compensation will be provided for any property damaged during the implementation of the project.
On Tuesday evening, residents of Mayanga Sub-county expressed gratitude after a team led by the project’s Overall Manager, Eng. Charles Mukaaya Lwerere, conducted an on-ground sensitization meeting. The team explained how the project will be implemented and outlined the proposed routes for the electricity lines.
Eng. Charles reassured residents who were not connected during the previous phase that a new phase has been planned to cover additional areas. He confirmed that implementation is expected to begin mid-year, between June and August.
He called upon local leaders, particularly LC1 chairpersons, to compile and submit lists of villages and areas that still require connection to the national power grid.
Addressing concerns that the project could be politically motivated, Eng. Charles dismissed the claims, emphasizing that the electrification initiative is a government project. Although the area Member of Parliament lobbied for it, he noted that M & T is implementing the project on behalf of the government and is ready to work with all elected leaders to ensure its successful completion.
Meanwhile, the LC3 Chairperson of Mayanga Sub-county, who accompanied the project team during the outreach, welcomed the development, noting that residents have long faced challenges due to the lack of electricity. He urged the community to utilize the power supply productively to boost household incomes and improve livelihoods.
He also commended the Government of Uganda for delivering the service, saying it will significantly contribute to the area’s economic growth and transformation.
