Summary:
- They pointed out that despite the aim of the meeting to sensitize the public on electricity sustainability and combat vandalism, crucial issues such as power outages, particularly in Kabale, remained unaddressed.
KABALE: The Kigezi business community and activists have leveled accusations against the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), claiming the agency has been neglecting the concerns of electricity consumers.
Their grievances were voiced during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting held on Tuesday, orchestrated by the Electricity Regulatory Authority and Uganda National Chambers of Commerce and Industry at Cephas INN hotel in Kabale Municipality.
Aggrey Mastiko, proprietor of Bricops International, Drake Dias Owoyesigire, representing Hamuhambo Town Council in the Rubanda District Council, and Barnabas Tugumisirize from Kabale City Claim, among others, expressed dissatisfaction with ERA’s apparent inaction. They pointed out that despite the aim of the meeting to sensitize the public on electricity sustainability and combat vandalism, crucial issues such as power outages, particularly in Kabale, remained unaddressed.
They questioned ERA’s effectiveness in its regulatory role.
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In response, Ibrahim Kasita, the senior stake holding officer at the Electricity Regulatory Authority, clarified that they had indeed extended invitations to UMEME Uganda Limited’s Kabale branch. However, the utility company failed to attend. Kasita emphasized ERA’s dedication to safeguarding consumer rights, assuring stakeholders that they would pursue the reasons behind UMEME’s absence and ensure accountability.
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