Today, I formally handed over the office of Minister of Energy and Mineral Development to Hon. @DrMusenero . It has been an immense privilege and honor to serve our country in this capacity, working alongside dedicated public servants, development partners, investors and stakeholders to advance Uganda’s energy and mineral sectors.

UEDCL remains central to Uganda’s industrialisation and tenfold growth agenda as the customer-facing arm of the power sector, responsible for delivering safe, reliable, affordable and accessible electricity services to households, businesses and industries across the country.

I noted the remarkable growth in UEDCL’s customer base from approximately 178,000 customers to about 2.4 million, now exceeding 2.7 million connections, as well as the successful transition of experienced technical staff to ensure continuity of operations during this sensitive period. I also commended the operational and financial growth registered during the year under review, including revenues rising to approximately UGX 669.4 billion alongside increased electricity sales following the expansion of the company’s operational footprint.

Today, I chaired the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited @UEDCLTD at a critical moment in the transformation of Uganda’s electricity supply industry. I commended the Board, Management and staff for steering the transition process and reaffirmed @GovUganda’s commitment to building a strong, efficient, financially sustainable and customer-centred national distribution utility. At the same time, I emphasised the need for stronger governance, faster project execution, improved procurement efficiency and better customer service delivery to ensure Ugandans receive the quality and reliability of electricity supply they deserve.