Eng. Richard Matsiko

From the team @uetcl, Happy Easter.

Wishing you a blessed Good Friday. May this day bring you all reflection on the values of sacrifice, service, and hope.

Well done, @uetcl! 👏 A robust transmission grid is the backbone of energy security and a catalyst for Uganda's socio-economic transformation. Proud to see this progress!

We’re not just powering the grid — we’re powering the celebration too ⚡🎉 UETCL staff at our Head Office and Lugogo Offices came together to mark 25 years with a vibrant cake-cutting ceremony filled with energy, pride, and a strong sense of shared achievement. As highlighted by our CEO, this milestone is a testament to the dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment of our people — building the national grid one kilometre at a time, and powering homes, industries, and national growth. Here’s to the team behind the power, and to the journey we continue together. 💪🏾⚡

We have built the national grid, one kilometre at a time, powering homes, industries, and national growth. Happy 25th Anniversary, Team @uetcl #UETCLat25 @NankabirwaRS @MEMD_Uganda @ERA_Uganda

Team UETCL is proudly participating in the March edition of the Corporate Games at Maroons Grounds, Luzira. With determination, teamwork, and resilience, we continue to show up and give our best. 💪🏾

UETCL staff have successfully concluded a two-day intensive training on Business Continuity & resilience, delivered by PwC Uganda Business School in Kampala. The program strengthened our capacity to anticipate, respond, and adapt to emerging risks and operational disruptions. Our teams are now better equipped with the skills and strategies to keep our operations running smoothly as we continue #TransmittingForTransformation. @KwameEjalu

@uetcl_ceo @uetcl Powering Uganda to the 10-fold growth all the way 🙏

Today, I addressed @uetcl’s 17th Annual General Meeting for FY 2024/2025. The results are encouraging. UETCL recorded a 9.3% increase in revenue from energy sales, reaching UGX 1,672.8 billion, alongside an 11.8% growth in electricity sales volumes to 6,745.08 GWh, and maximum system demand growing to 1,202.9 MW. These figures reflect not just corporate performance, but real momentum in Uganda’s energy infrastructure. A reliable, expanding transmission network is the backbone of our industrialisation agenda and our commitment to universal access to electricity. I commend the UETCL Board, under the leadership of Chair Kwame Ejalu, and the entire senior management team for their continued focus and discipline. We are building the Uganda we want, one megawatt at a time.

I’m pleased to share that following the successful completion of our 17th Annual General Meeting, @uetcl's FY 2024/25 Annual Report reflects strong performance, 98.7% grid availability, 11.8% revenue growth to UGX 1,711bn, and completed key projects like the Mirama–Kabale line and Tororo–Opuyo section, which have improved reliability across the country. We also strengthened regional power trade (+8.1% Kenya, +27% Tanzania), advanced governance with ISO 9001 revalidation, and progressed our digital transformation agenda. I thank our shareholders, the Board, management and staff for their support and reaffirm our commitment to powering Uganda’s transformation.

UETCL’s 17th Annual General Meeting for the Financial Year 2024/2025 was convened today, bringing together shareholders and key government leaders, including the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, and the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija. Also in attendance were the State Minister for Energy, Sidronius Okaasai Opolot, the Permanent Secretary, Eng. Irene Bateebe, as well as UETCL’s Board of Directors and Senior Management. UETCL Board Chair, Kwame Ejalu, delivered remarks on the Company’s performance and reaffirmed its strategic focus. Key highlights included a 9.3% increase in revenue from energy sales to UGX 1,672.8 billion (up from UGX 1,530.0 billion), an 11.8% rise in electricity sales volumes to 6,745.08 GWh, and growth in maximum system demand to 1,202.9 MW.

A delegation from the Institute of Internal Auditors Uganda (IIAU) paid a courtesy visit to Eng. Richard Matsiko, CEO - UETCL, to express appreciation for the company’s continued support and longstanding partnership. UETCL is a Silver Sponsor of the upcoming Internal Audit Conference scheduled for 15th–17th April 2026, under the theme “Ignite, Influence and Transform.” During the engagement, the CEO highlighted the vital role auditors play in identifying gaps, strengthening controls, and driving continuous improvement, reaffirming UETCL’s commitment to supporting the Institute. The IIAU team, in turn, reiterated their commitment to ongoing collaboration aimed at enhancing UETCL’s internal audit function.

Eid Mubarak!

One of our #FrequentlyAskedQuestions is on settlement under our transmission lines. Read more about this here 👇🏾

This tragic incident highlights the grave danger of tampering with electricity infrastructure. Such infrastructure is vital for ensuring a reliable power supply. We urge the public to work together to protect and safeguard it.

On Friday, 13 March 2026, Ms Lynda Biribonwa led a delegation of Board Members and staff from the Petroleum Authority of Uganda @PAU_Uganda on a benchmarking visit to the National Control Centre operated by the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited @uetcl . The visit aimed to draw lessons for the development and management of the Authority’s Real Time Monitoring Centre (RTMC). During the engagement, the team observed how the centre monitors power system parameters such as voltage, frequency, and load, while coordinating multiple power sources. The @PAU_Uganda delegation was received by Mr Kwame Ejalu, Chairman of the @uetcl Board, who led a guided tour of the facility. Key takeaways included the importance of rapid response times in resolving operational issues and the successful management of the centre by Ugandan professionals. Technical teams will conduct further benchmarking visits to draw additional lessons for the RTMC.

Thank you to the team at the Rwanda Energy Group for the warm reception and productive engagement. We appreciate the opportunity to exchange insights on strengthening grid operations, enhancing regional power interconnections, and deepening cooperation between our institutions. At @uetcl, we value partnerships that advance reliable and sustainable electricity supply across our region. Looking forward to continued collaboration for the benefit of our countries and the wider East African power market. Cc @KwameEjalu

The Board of Directors of the @PAU_Uganda, by Ms. Lynda Biribonwa - Board Chairperson, paid a benchmarking visit to the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) National Control Centre in Lugogo, Kampala. The delegation was received by the UETCL Board Chairman, Mr. @KwameEjalu, where he shared insights on Uganda’s national grid coverage, key achievements, ongoing and upcoming projects, as well as sector challenges. The engagement provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange in advancing Uganda’s energy future. Mr. Kwame expressed appreciation to the PAU Board for choosing to visit and benchmark with UETCL at a time when petroleum exploration activities in the country are transitioning into the operational phase of the oil and gas industry. “Your decision to learn from a company with over 25 years of experience in managing and operating Uganda’s national electricity grid reflects a strong commitment to strengthening the energy sector. This visit has undoubtedly fostered valuable insights and knowledge exchange within the industry,” Mr. Kwame said. The PAU Board members were later taken on a guided tour of the National Control Centre, where they gained first-hand insight into the behind-the-scenes operations of Uganda’s national electricity grid. The experience and expertise gained during the visit are expected to contribute to the adoption of best practices within the petroleum sector, aligning with the shared national goal of building a robust and integrated energy framework for Uganda. Cc @NankabirwaRS @uetcl_ceo.

As our Muslim brothers and sisters observe the final ten days of the holy month of Ramadan — a period devoted to worship, forgiveness, and blessings — UETCL hosted an Iftar dinner for its Muslim staff. 🌙 During the gathering, Sheikh Waiswa Kinyiri Juma delivered a sermon encouraging Muslims to view work as a form of worship by striving for excellence and serving as good ambassadors of Islam. Speaking on behalf of Management, the Head of Human Resource & Administration, Halima Namatovu, urged staff to set good intentions in all they do, wish others well, and embrace self-reflection, reminding them that Allah blesses sincerity beyond measure.

Immense gratitude to the @uetcl team led by Eng Richard Matsiko, for the courtesy call. We also congratulate you on your 25th anniversary of dedicated service to Uganda. Look forward to stronger partnership. @newvisionwire @bukeddeonline #VisionUpdates