In a notice to the general public Tuesday, Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development revealed that Plant was shut down on Monday August 8th 2022 following operational challenges that led to the flow of water into the power house.
Kabagyenyi told parliament that the district hasnt had power for the last two months making it very different for health workers to help expectant mothers in labor while in theatre.
Umeme communications head Henry Rugamba explained that there is ongoing maintenance work but said that consumers are notified in such cases. But Serere woman MP Alice Alaso wondered if maintenance work takes place even in the night citing areas of Kireka and Namugongo which experience frequent load shedding during evening hours.
