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Residents of Nyakishenyi Subcounty are celebrating after the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) replaced two long-faulted transformers that had left parts of the area in darkness since mid-June 2025.
The affected transformers — one serving Mukagaana Trading Centre in Murama Parish and another for Rwakaraaba Trading Centre in Rwanyundo Parish — were struck by lightning, disrupting power supply and crippling businesses and services that depend on electricity.
As part of UEDCL’s ongoing campaign to replace faulted or blown transformers across the country, the company on Monday afternoon installed new transformers in both trading centres, restoring power to hundreds of residents and business operators.
Speaking to Boona FM, Nyakishenyi LC3 Chairperson Mr. Wednesday Twinomujuni expressed gratitude to the government and Kanungu UEDCL line management for their response, saying the restoration of power had revived livelihoods and businesses that contribute significantly to local economic growth.
“We are very happy that power is back. Many people had lost business opportunities and jobs due to lack of electricity. With this replacement, operations have resumed and hope has been restored,” Mr. Twinomujuni said.
He noted that the Mukagaana transformer serves a wide area, including parts of Rwanyundo, Kisya, and Murama parishes, making its replacement a major relief to the community.
However, Mr. Twinomujuni raised concern over a transformer in Mundeeba Trading Centre, Katonya Parish, which was left hanging and poorly installed after a technical vehicle failed to complete the work earlier. He appealed to UEDCL technicians and the government to return and complete the installation to ensure safety and reliability of service.
“I call upon UEDCL to send back their team with proper equipment to fix the Mundeeba transformer firmly. We need all our trading centres to enjoy stable and safe electricity,” he added.
The restoration of power has been widely welcomed across Nyakishenyi, with residents expressing joy and appreciation for the renewed electricity supply that is set to boost local businesses and development once again.
