The Uganda Police Force has launched investigations into a suspected racket behind the vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Butaleja District, following the theft of electrical wires from power poles in the area. According to police, the incident occurred on December 14, 2025, at around 7:00 a.m., in Lubanga Cell, Bufujja Town Council. The Chairperson of…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has sounded the alarm over the growing threat of vandalism targeting critical power infrastructure, following a major incident that led to the collapse of two high-voltage transmission towers along the 132kV Owen Falls–Mukono North–Namanve South line. According to UEDCL, the vandalism—discovered earlier this week—caused significant damage, disrupted electricity…