KAMPALA — Electricity consumers along the Masaka Road corridor are expected to experience a more reliable and stable power supply following the commissioning of new electricity distribution lines by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).
The newly commissioned infrastructure integrates the Maya 220/132/33kV Substation into the distribution network, providing an alternative source of electricity to areas that have for years depended on the Mutundwe Substation, which has experienced increasing demand.
The Maya Substation was constructed by the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) as part of efforts to strengthen the national electricity transmission and distribution network.
According to UEDCL, the new integration will improve electricity supply to Nsangi, Nabbingo, Namagoma, Nakitokolo, Kitemu, Maya, Nakirebe, Katende, Lungala, Mpigi, Mpambire, Kamengo, Butoolo Landing Site, Kampiringisa, Buwama, Nsamizi and Mitala Maria.
The utility said the project is expected to reduce the frequency and duration of power outages by providing an additional power source and easing pressure on the Mutundwe Substation.
The first phase of the project involved the construction of 1.83 kilometres of 33kV overhead distribution lines and the installation of a 33kV air-break switch to facilitate the integration of the Maya Substation into the distribution network.
UEDCL said the second phase will extend the integration to the Kakiri, Mityana and Kasanje feeders, further strengthening electricity supply to consumers in the affected areas.
The project forms part of broader government efforts to modernise Uganda’s electricity infrastructure and improve the reliability of power supply to households, businesses and industries.
Improved network reliability is also expected to support economic activity along the busy Masaka Road corridor, where growing commercial and residential developments have increased electricity demand in recent years.