three months in darkness, Nkungu lights again
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has successfully repaired a long-defunct transformer in Nkungu 1, Nkungu Subcounty, following a peaceful demonstration by concerned residents. The repair work was carried out by a team of electrical engineers from Ibanda who responded to the community’s urgent pleas after the transformer had been out of service for approximately three months.
Sources reveal that residents especially business owners and those dependent on electricity for daily activities, faced significant hardships due to the persistent power outage. Local entrepreneurs expressed their frustrations highlighting how the lack of electricity disrupted their livelihoods and daily routines.
“Without power, my drinks business had no customers because people aren’t able to enjoy cold beverages,” said Naturinda Shallon, a local bar owner. “I also run a casino hall where we watch films and football matches, but our machines haven’t been functioning well due to high power demands. Customers are avoiding coming because of the ongoing darkness,” Deborah, a business operator, explained.
The power outage also impacted residents’ personal lives making it difficult to meet daily needs such as meals, rent payments and school dues for children. Many residents classified as “Earn and Spend” earners, expressed their struggles to sustain their families during this period.
On September 8, 2026, a local figure, Twinomujuni Innocent, an independent Member of Parliament aspirant for Kazo County joined residents in a peaceful demonstration to voice their concerns. During the protest, he called for government’s intervention and assured the community of better service delivery in the future should he be elected to Parliament.
Twinomujuni urged voters to prioritize developmental ideas and actions emphasizing the importance of electing leaders committed to extending essential services from the government to their communities.
The successful repair of the transformer marks a significant relief for Nkungu residents who now hope for continued improvements in service delivery and infrastructure development.
