By Eye Media Uganda | Kampala | November 5, 2026

The Uganda National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association (NETA Uganda) has issued a 30-day ultimatum to the Executive Director of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), demanding her resignation over persistent power outages and voltage fluctuations that the association says are crippling businesses and causing financial losses across the country.

NETA Uganda President, Dr. Thadeous Musoke Nagenda, announced the ultimatum while addressing journalists in Kampala on Thursday, warning that the association would petition the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) to investigate UEDCL’s leadership if the Executive Director fails to step down within the stipulated period.

Dr. Musoke said the association had initially considered giving the electricity distributor’s leadership a one-week ultimatum but settled for 30 days following consultations with its board.

He maintained that the demand was driven by concerns over unreliable electricity supply, which he said had disrupted business operations, damaged equipment and threatened investments.

The association is also demanding a comprehensive audit of UEDCL’s operations, alongside accountability measures to address what it describes as persistent failures in electricity distribution.

NETA Uganda’s lawyer, David Kintu, said the electricity challenges extend beyond businesses, affecting essential institutions such as schools, hospitals and hotels, where unexpected power interruptions and voltage fluctuations could compromise property and public safety.

Kintu further indicated that the association intends to petition the IGG to investigate the leadership of both UEDCL and the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), including alleged administrative failures and possible interference in the electricity distribution sector.

He said NETA Uganda was prepared to pursue further legal action, including petitioning the President and instituting proceedings against UEDCL and the Attorney General if necessary.

The association is also considering organising demonstrations should the concerns remain unaddressed.

Meanwhile, NETA Uganda has appealed to business owners, schools, hotels and other affected institutions to submit evidence of financial losses and property damage allegedly caused by electricity irregularities to support possible collective legal action.

The association’s offices at Jinja Chambers in Kampala have been opened to receive complaints and supporting documents.

Beyond demanding accountability in the electricity sector, NETA Uganda has outlined broader proposals aimed at improving Uganda’s business environment. These include affordable financing for small businesses, fair taxation, exchange-rate stability, reduced operational costs, support for local manufacturers and simplified business licensing procedures.

The association is also calling for stronger protection against counterfeit products, improved vocational training, better regional trade facilitation and structured consultations between Government and recognised business organisations.

NETA Uganda argues that reliable electricity is fundamental to economic productivity, industrial growth, employment creation and the protection of private investments.

At the time of publication, UEDCL and ERA had not issued official responses to the allegations and demands raised by the association.