See Video-"We are tired of UEDCL in Bugisu & the whole country at large, power on power off" - MP Karim before Parliament as Bugisu Region enters day 3 without power

"We are tired of UEDCL in Bugisu & the whole country at large, power on power off" - MP Karim before Parliament as Bugisu Region enters day 3 without power.

Industrial City Division Member of Parliament, Hon. Karim Masaba made the above statement today afternoon,  while tabling a matter of National importance before Parliament.

Video:- https://youtu.be/oN-NlPhksKs?si=LCVFPNrf7iBPvkZx

What You Need To Know: 

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited explained the circumstances surrounding the massive power outage being experienced in most districts in Bugisu subregion today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

According to information gathered, it is day three of power blackout in Bugisu.

A brief statement issued by Jonan Kiiza, the UEDCL Head of Corporate and Stakeholders Affairs says Mbale City, Nakaloke, Budadiri, Bududa, Buwalsi, Mpoogo, Sironko Town Council, Buyombo, Manafwa and surrounding areas are the affected areas.

He attributes the power outage to a technical fault at Mbale Sub Station. “Please bear with us as our technical team works to restore power by 6:00PM,” reads the statement in part.

These areas have had power outage since the night of Tuesday, 28th October leaving residents complaining about the inconsistency of UECDL that took over from Umeme recently.