Uganda was plunged into darkness on Sunday after the country’s transmission grid developed a technical fault.
Reports indicate that the problem originated at the Lugogo substation, triggering safety systems across the national grid.
In a statement issued on April 12, the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) confirmed that technical teams had been deployed to restore power as quickly as possible, adding that investigations into the cause of the outage are ongoing.
“Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) informs the general public that a nationwide power outage occurred on April 12, 2026, at 8:53 AM.
“Our technical teams have commenced efforts to restore the national grid in the shortest time possible and are investigating the cause of the incident,” the statement read.
UETCL urged the public and production facilities to switch off power sources during the blackout to prevent damage and ensure safety during restoration.
The company also apologized for the inconvenience and thanked the public for their patience.
“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate the public’s patience during the restoration process,” it added.
The outage comes amid an ongoing UETCL maintenance programme aimed at ensuring a stable and reliable power supply.
According to the company, such efforts include equipment servicing, hardware and software upgrades, and troubleshooting system issues—activities that can sometimes result in temporary outages but are necessary for the long-term efficiency and safety of the electricity network.
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