All reforms
Electricity reliability constraints
Extend transmission lines and substations to industrial parks and growth centres
In progress
High priority
Status confirmed 11 August 2026Implementation is underway.
Where this stands
Funded under the FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 budgets.
Why this reform was agreed
Industrial parks experience outages and voltage fluctuations despite improved tariffs.
Ongoing and planned interventions
The FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 budgets prioritise extending transmission lines and substations to industrial parks and growth centres. UEDCL secured a USD 50 million (UGX 180 billion) loan from Absa Bank Uganda to modernise the distribution network, build substations and integrate renewable energy.
Progress updates
No progress updates recorded yet
Updates are published as the lead institution confirms movement on this action.