By The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has announced a planned power shutdown scheduled for Friday, August 8, 2025, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, to facilitate critical maintenance works at the Mutundwe Substation.
In a public notice issued by the Head of Corporate and Stakeholder Affairs, Mr. Jonan Kiiza, the utility company explained that the temporary power outage is necessary to allow the technical team to carry out essential upgrades and servicing of the substation infrastructure.
The shutdown is expected to affect a wide range of areas in and around Kampala, including Mutundwe, Bunamwaya, Kabowa, Kabuusu, Rubaga, Ndeija, Kasana, Ndejje University, Kiyaaye, Mengo, Mengo Hospital, Butikiro Road, Bakuli, Kyadondo Road, Bukesa, Namirembe Cathedral, and Bulange.
Additional affected zones include Wankulukuku, Kibuye, Kirinyabigo, Kinawa, Mugongo, Nalumunye, Kazinga, Kidawalime, Kikajo, Kasenge, Nsagu, Nalwebudde, Kirombe, Wakaliga, Lubiri SS, Lunguja, Nateete, Kyengera, Busega, Bulenga, Kikaya, Nakawuka, Buddo, Nabbiingo, Katende, Mpigi, Mitala Maria, and Kyabadaza.
Other areas listed are Kamengo, Kalagala, Kizinda, Nakirebe, Maya, Nsangi, Nabbingoo, Namagoma, Gogonya, Nakuwadde, Bulaga, Sumbwe, Buloba, Forest Park, Temanagalo Road, Bujjuko, Nsanjerre, Muduma, Nakabugo, Kalambi, Kisamali, Kiwumu, Kireka Road, Kinyanya, Bukasa, Bira, Mboga, Nsubwe, and Buyala.
UEDCL has expressed regret for any inconvenience the power interruption may cause to businesses and residents in the affected areas.
