Ugandan YouTuber and media personality Kasuku has questioned the government’s decision to terminate the electricity distribution concession held by Umeme Limited and transfer responsibility for electricity distribution to the state-owned Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).
Kasuku expressed frustration over what he described as the poor performance of UEDCL since taking over electricity distribution operations, demanding answers about the decision that led to the change.
In a furious outburst, the outspoken YouTuber also directed his criticism at Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, suggesting that the military leader should focus on individuals responsible for failures in government institutions rather than targeting ordinary citizens who have committed no crimes.
“Gen Muhoozi, take those fools to the basement instead of taking your people who didn’t commit any crime,” Kasuku reportedly said during his remarks.
His comments appeared to reflect growing frustration among sections of the public over electricity distribution services following the transition from Umeme to UEDCL.
Kasuku further questioned the competence of the new electricity distributor, arguing that the situation had become frustrating for electricity consumers since the government-backed company assumed control.
The YouTuber insisted that he was tired of what he viewed as poor service delivery and challenged authorities to address the concerns instead of intimidating people who speak out.
He also used harsh language to express his dissatisfaction, declaring that if authorities considered his criticism offensive or criminal, they should take the appropriate legal action rather than resorting to intimidation.
The government ended Umeme’s electricity distribution concession on March 31, 2025, after approximately 20 years, with UEDCL taking over distribution operations on April 1, 2025.The transition was presented as part of the government’s strategy to bring electricity distribution under greater national control and improve service delivery.
However, the takeover has continued to attract public debate, particularly over power reliability, customer complaints, billing and the efficiency of electricity distribution. Kasuku’s latest remarks add to the growing criticism surrounding UEDCL and raise questions about whether the transition has delivered the improvements Ugandans expected.
