Eng. Richard Matsiko

Official X Account of the @uetcl Chief Executive Officer.

[Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd @UEDCLTD]

To meet the growing electricity demand within the Kampala Metropolitan Area, the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (@uetcl ) is currently undertaking the upgrade of the existing Kampala North–Lugogo 132kV transmission line by replacing the old conductors with higher-capacity ones capable of carrying more power to UEDCL substations.

This strategic network enhancement is aimed at strengthening the reliability, stability, and quality of electricity supply across Kampala. The upgrade will increase power transfer capacity, support the region's rapid urbanization, industrial growth, and expanding business activities, while improving overall network performance.

#UEDCLinService #LightingUpYourWorld

[UETCL @uetcl]

Thank you, Hon. @NankabirwaRS!

[UETCL @uetcl]

Warm welcome Hon. @DrMusenero!

[Eng. Richard Matsiko @uetcl_ceo]

Eid Mubarak 🌙

[Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza @DrMusenero]

Thank you Friends. As I move to this new sector, I bring the same energy, focus, commitment to integrity and innovativeness. I am a Technical Minister, I am looking forward to this new assignment and work with the team.

[UETCL @uetcl]

Congratulations H.E @KagutaMuseveni!

[UBC UGANDA @ubctvuganda]

VIDEO: Minister Nankabirwa assures Kampala residents of stable electricity supply

#UBCNews | https://t.co/GSb1epdYnU

[UETCL @uetcl]

Day 2 of the Kampala Metropolitan System Improvement Project site visit saw UETCL host the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, as she assessed progress at the Namungoona, Mutundwe, and Buloba substations.

The visit concluded at the Buloba Substation, successfully energized on 19 April 2026, a key milestone in strengthening power reliability across the Kampala Metropolitan Area.

In her remarks, the Minister noted that the project serves one of Uganda’s most densely populated regions and reaffirmed Government’s commitment to strategic energy infrastructure that supports reliable electricity supply, industrial growth, and national development.

She also commended the project teams for the steady progress achieved so far and called upon Ugandans to protect national transmission infrastructure by reporting vandalism, emphasizing that reliable electricity is a shared national responsibility.

[Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development @MEMD_Uganda]

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The project us being implemented with support from @JicaUganda and the works are being implemented under the consortium of TTX and CMEC with supervision by @uetcl

[Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development @MEMD_Uganda]

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Progress on the Kampala Metropolitan Transmission System Improvement Project:
▪️ Lot 1 – 98.9% complete
▪️ Maya Substation & connections – completed
▪️ Bujagali Substation – 99%
▪️ Mukono Substation – 97%
@uetcl

[Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development @MEMD_Uganda]

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At the end of the tour the Minister @NankabirwaRS held a presser to further explain to the public the core objective of the project. @uetcl
@JicaUganda

[Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development @MEMD_Uganda]

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The project is a major investment in strengthening grid reliability, improving power stability and supporting industrial growth within the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
@uetcl

[Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development @MEMD_Uganda]

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Today @NankabirwaRS concluded a two-day inspection of the Kampala Metropolitan Transmission System Improvement Project covering Bujagali, Mukono, Namungoona, Mutundwe and Maya substations.

[Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu @NankabirwaRS]

On my day 2 of the Kampala Metropolitan Transmission System Improvement Project site inspections, I reaffirmed Government’s commitment to strategic energy infrastructure that supports industrialization, economic transformation and national development through reliable and efficient electricity supply.

I commend @uetcl, contractors and project teams for the steady progress registered under the Kampala Metropolitan Transmission System Improvement Project and emphasized the importance of timely delivery of all project components.

[Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu @NankabirwaRS]

I call upon Ugandans to protect national transmission infrastructure by remaining vigilant and reporting acts of vandalism, noting that safeguarding electricity infrastructure is a shared national responsibility essential for sustaining power reliability, attracting investment and supporting Uganda’s long-term development agenda.

[Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu @NankabirwaRS]

Today during my inspection of the substations under the @jica_direct_en -supported initiative, I assessed progress on key infrastructure designed to improve grid stability, operational efficiency and system resilience within the metropolitan transmission corridor. The ongoing Kampala Metropolitan Transmission System Improvement Project demonstrates Government’s deliberate focus on strengthening the backbone of Uganda’s electricity network to meet present and future demand.

[Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu @NankabirwaRS]

These investments will significantly minimise outages, improve power evacuation from generation plants and enhance the reliability of supply to industrial parks, commercial centres and domestic consumers. Reliable electricity infrastructure is not only essential for economic growth, but also for attracting investment, supporting job creation and advancing Uganda’s broader industrialisation agenda under Vision 2040 and the Ten-Fold Growth Strategy.

[UETCL @uetcl]

To the mothers who power homes the way we power the nation.

Happy #MothersDay.

[Eng. Richard Matsiko @uetcl_ceo]

Happy Mother’s Day!

[UETCL @uetcl]

Today, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited hosted the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, for Day 1 of a site visit to assess the progress of the Kampala Metropolitan Transmission System Improvement Project.

The Minister toured the Bujagali and Mukono substations, where ongoing works are aimed at strengthening the transmission network and enhancing the quality, reliability, and stability of bulk power supply across the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.

#TransmittingForTransformation