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A photo collage of UEDCL board chairperson Lydia Ochieng-Obbo, who has been terminated, and Managing Director Paul Mwesigwa, who has been sent on forced leave.

BREAKING: UEDCL Board Chair Terminated, MD Sent on Forced Leave Amid Reported Shake-up

Uncertainty has gripped Uganda’s electricity sector following reports that top managers at the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) have been sacked, although official details remain unclear. Sources within the Ministry of

May 2, 2026

Energy, Oil & Gas·The Big Story

A photo collage of Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa and UEDCL Managing Director, Paul Mwesigwa.

Energy Ministry orders UEDCL Board to investigate top management over performance gaps

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has instructed the Board of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the performance and conduct of the

December 5, 2025

Politics & Goverment·The Big Story

A photo collage of UETCL CEO, Eng. Richard Matsiko, Energy Ministry PS, Irene Batebe and Umeme's former MD, Selestino Babungi

Umeme, UETCL Face off Over Estimated UGX 600 Billion Debt After Parliament Probe

The long-running standoff between Umeme and the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) over a UGX 594 billion debt has once again thrown Uganda’s power sector into turmoil, exposing deep financial fissures

October 14, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·Company News·The Big Story