Uganda, Kampala: The Kampala South Substation has successfully completed a major upgrade, increasing its capacity from 20 MW to 34 MW, a development the government says will significantly strengthen electricity reliability along Entebbe Road and neighbouring areas. The project, executed by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), is part of a broader national grid optimisation programme aimed at enhancing power distribution and service delivery across the country.
The works involved commissioning a new 10 / 14 MVA transformer, designed to improve electricity supply to more than 108,000 households and approximately 650 commercial consumers. This addition is expected to reduce outages, enhance operational resilience, and ensure a more stable network for Kampala and surrounding areas.
Minister for Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa commended UEDCL for the achievement, saying: “The commissioning of this new transformer at Kampala South Substation will significantly improve supply reliability, reduce outages, and strengthen the resilience of the distribution network.” She added that the intervention is in line with UEDCL’s mandate to deliver dependable power across Uganda by 2026.
Other substations that have already undergone similar upgrades under the programme include Kakiri, Kabale, Masaka, Kumi, and Mubende. UEDCL officials noted that the Kampala South upgrade is designed to position the network for future growth, supporting both residential expansion and commercial activity.
Source: Nile Post
