By KGR Reporter,
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited has promised to enhance service delivery in response to growing public concern over persistent power outages across the country.
Addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Center on behalf of the Executive Director, UEDCL Head of Corporate and Stakeholder Affairs, Jonan Kiiza, announced that the Electricity Regulatory Authority has approved an investment capital expenditure of USD 74 million for the company’s first year of operations.
The funding will go towards refurbishing power lines, upgrading existing substations, and constructing new ones in high-demand areas.
He revealed that the company also plans to increase the number of transformers and replace malfunctioning ones to improve the electricity supply across the country. Mr. Kiiza speaking….
Kiiza was giving an update on UEDCL’s performance in the first 48 days since it took over the power distribution mandate from Umeme Limited on March 31st this year. END.