The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has hailed its “Weterezeeee” campaign as a massive success, dramatically boosting electricity safety, cutting power losses, and building greater trust with customers nationwide.

Rolled out on July 23, 2025, the initiative invited consumers to come clean about illegal connections and defective wiring without facing fines, while emphasising safe and responsible energy habits. By year’s end, an impressive 34,313 customers stepped forward, allowing UEDCL to reclaim 1.4 million kilowatt-hours of electricity.

“Weterezeeee went beyond enforcement—it prioritised safety and gave Ugandans a real chance to legalise their connections,” explained Jonan Kiiza, UEDCL’s Head of Corporate and Stakeholder Affairs.

He noted that participation blew past expectations, exceeding the original target by nearly 95%. The campaign highlighted a transformative 2025 for UEDCL, which assumed full control of electricity distribution from Umeme on April 1, kicking off the government’s next-phase power sector reforms.

Throughout the year, UEDCL rapidly expanded access, adding 180,000 new connections and integrating 128,000 customers from the former operator.

To fuel this growth, the company hired 4,653 staff members, creating valuable employment opportunities for Uganda’s youth and mid-career professionals.

Reliability was another key focus: UEDCL replaced 206 problematic transformers, installed 132 new ones, and upgraded seven major substations. Notable improvements included doubling Kakiri Substation’s capacity from 14MW to 28MW and boosting Kampala House from 20MW to 34MW.

The company also acquired land for two new substations in Kampala and one in Majid, while building 40 kilometres of medium-voltage lines in various districts to improve service and manage loads more effectively.

On the financial front, UEDCL posted a strong 96.7% revenue collection rate, paid transmission bills on time, and secured a $50 million loan from Absa Bank to fund further expansions and connections.

“Combined with the Weterezeeee campaign, these achievements underline our dedication to delivering safe, dependable, and efficient power across Uganda,” Kiiza stated.

Demand surged as well, with peak grid consumption rising from 986MW to 1,145MW, driven by industrial expansion and increased household usage.

Heading into 2026, UEDCL is gearing up for more ambitious projects—new substations, line upgrades, transformer deployments, and thousands of additional connections—to drive industrialisation, boost household incomes, and accelerate national development.

“We are grateful for our customers’ understanding and cooperation, and we’re excited to deliver an even more robust distribution network this year,” Kizza concluded.