The Ugandan government has terminated the appointment of Lydia Ochieng-Obbo as chairperson of the board of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) and sent Managing Director Paul Mwesigwa on forced leave, citing governance measures.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development dated April 30, 2026, the decisions were taken to address governance concerns at the state-owned power distributor. The ministry did not provide specific details on the nature of the concerns.
Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa confirmed the changes, stating that the government is committed to ensuring accountability and efficiency in the electricity sector. She said an interim board chairperson would be appointed soon.
UEDCL is responsible for electricity distribution in Uganda outside the Kampala metropolitan area, which is served by Umeme Ltd. The company has been undergoing reforms as part of the government's broader energy sector restructuring.
