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The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) Manager for Rukungiri District, Eng. Evans Mutebi, has called for patience from residents as the region grapples with persistent electricity load shedding. He assured affected users that the issue would be resolved within the next two months.
Eng. Mutebi made the remarks during an exclusive interview at the UMEME offices in Rukungiri, addressing growing concerns from residents frustrated by frequent power outages. He attributed the intermittent power supply to ongoing upgrade works on transmission networks in Mbarara District, where the main substation supplying Rukungiri is located.
“These power disruptions are a result of the upgrade efforts aimed at improving the reliability and quality of electricity supply in western Uganda, including Rukungiri District,” Eng. Mutebi explained. He extended his sincere apologies to affected users and reassured them that the upgrades would significantly enhance service delivery once completed.
The UEDCL manager further revealed that the stabilization of power supply is expected to take more than two months, urging residents to remain patient during this period.
Additionally, Eng. Mutebi highlighted UEDCL’s commitment to rural electrification, stating that the company had taken over unfinished extension projects previously managed by UMEME under the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). He disclosed plans to expand electricity coverage to areas without access while improving network reliability by installing additional transformers. However, he could not specify an exact start date for these projects, noting that they remain a key priority within UEDCL’s strategic plan for the year.
Eng. Mutebi also cautioned the public against engaging unlicensed electricians for electrical repairs, payments, or handling faulty conductors. Instead, he urged residents to report any electricity-related concerns to the customer service center using the provided toll-free lines.
As Rukungiri residents continue to endure power interruptions, the assurance from UEDCL brings hope that relief is on the horizon.
