The Government of Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country's electricity infrastructure, with the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Transmission System Improvement Project now 90.57% complete.

The milestone was confirmed following an inspection by the Managing Director of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), Eng. Joselynne R. Rwabwogo, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL), Eng. Richard Matsiko.

Financed through concessional funding from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the project is designed to improve the capacity, reliability and resilience of the electricity transmission network serving the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.

The ongoing works include the construction of new substations at Maya (Buloba) and Mukono, upgrades to substations at Kawaala, Mutundwe and Bujagali, reinforcement of critical 132kV transmission lines, and the deployment of a mobile substation at Namungoona to improve electricity supply reliability.

Project officials acknowledged the temporary inconvenience caused by planned power outages during construction, explaining that the interruptions are necessary to ensure the safe execution of the works and the delivery of a stronger electricity network capable of meeting Kampala's growing energy demand.

Once completed, the project is expected to improve electricity transmission capacity, reduce the risk of widespread power outages, enhance service reliability, and support Uganda's industrialisation agenda and broader economic transformation.

The Government also thanked the public for its continued patience and cooperation as investments in modern electricity infrastructure continue to improve reliable, efficient and sustainable power supply for homes, businesses and industries.