Kampala, Uganda . The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to investing in the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to enhance power reliability and reduce electricity tariffs. Â
Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), Minister Nankabirwa revealed that UEDCL has been granted approval to borrow $50 million from Absa Bank to fund critical maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. Â
The minister emphasized that the Energy Ministry is focused on ensuring sustainable maintenance programs to improve power distribution across the country. She noted that the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) had halted investments in power distribution since 2022, leading to damaged transformers and inadequate maintenance. Â
To address these challenges, the government has secured the $50 million loan to facilitate essential repairs and modernization of the electricity network.
 The minister reiterated that the government prioritizes service delivery over profits, with plans to inject more capital into UEDCL to strengthen its operations. Â
UEDCL has assured the public that ongoing network refurbishments will significantly improve power reliability.
 However, the company continues to face challenges, including power safety concerns and vandalism of electricity infrastructure which disrupts supply. Â
The Energy Ministry remains committed to ensuring stable and affordable electricity for all Ugandan as part of its broader energy sector reforms. Â
