The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has dismissed reports claiming senior managers at the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited have been removed, insisting that no staff changes have been made as the UEDCL Board concludes a time-bound internal inquiry ordered to address audit and performance concerns.
The ministry on December 5, 2025 clarified that recent media reports linking the Prime Minister to a directive halting terminations at the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) had generated unnecessary alarm, despite no dismissals having taken place.
According to the Ministry, the UEDCL Board was instructed to conduct a thorough and transparent internal inquiry following issues flagged during a routine audit and performance assessment by the Electricity Regulatory Authority.
The review required the Board to investigate all concerns objectively, make corrective recommendations, and report back within a clearly defined timeline.
In its statement, the Ministry said the inquiry is now nearing completion and that the Board will soon submit its findings for further action.
“The Ministry required the Board of UEDCL to investigate and report to the Ministry in a clear, actionable, and time-bound manner; make corrective actions to address the identified lapses and restore confidence in UEDCL,” the statement noted.
It added that speculation about dismissals was inaccurate and premature.
“To date, no staff member has been dismissed from UEDCL awaiting the finding of the internal inquiry, and we encourage the public to allow this procedure to be concluded without speculation. However, whoever will be found culpable will be handled in line with the relevant law and company policies,” the ministry said.
The Government reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the electricity sector remains professionally managed and that governance standards are upheld across the distribution network. It said Cabinet will be formally briefed once the Board presents its final report.
The Ministry highlighted its priorities as guaranteeing a reliable power supply to consumers, enforcing accountability and due process within electricity institutions, and maintaining confidence in the governance of the national power sector.
It assured the public that Uganda’s electricity distribution system will continue to be managed safely, efficiently, and in the best interest of all citizens, adding that further updates will be issued after the internal inquiry is complete.