In a significant move to drive economic growth and empower manufacturers, the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) and the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) have embarked on a collaborative effort to improve service delivery and support manufacturers in Uganda.
On June 2, 2025, a delegation from UMA, led by the Executive Director, Dr. Ezra Muhumuza, met with UEDCL’s Executive Director, Mr. Paul Mwesigwa, to explore ways in which UEDCL can support manufacturers.
The meeting discussed a collaboration between the two entities, which would focus on, among others, working closely together in a bid to drive Uganda’s economic growth.
Improving Service Delivery and Reliability
The discussions between UMA and UEDCL focused on improving service delivery, enhancing supply reliability, and supporting manufacturers in their expansion projects.
UEDCL’s Managing Director, Mr. Mwesigwa, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to providing all necessary support to ensure manufacturers have access to safe, clean, and reliable energy for their production needs.
“By providing reliable energy and support, UEDCL is enabling manufacturers to increase productivity, expand operations, and improve competitiveness,” Mr. Mwesigwa told the UMA delegation during the meeting.
“This move is expected to have a positive impact on the economy, creating jobs, increasing industrial output, and improving economic competitiveness,” he added.
Empowering Manufacturers
This collaboration, according to Mr. Mwesigwa, is a significant step towards empowering manufacturers in Uganda.
By providing reliable energy and support, UEDCL is enabling manufacturers to:
Increase Productivity
With reliable energy, manufacturers can increase productivity, reduce downtime, and improve overall efficiency.
Expand Operations
UEDCL’s support will enable manufacturers to expand their operations, create new jobs, increase production and in so doing, contribute to economic growth.
Improve Competitiveness
Mr. Mwesigwa noted that by having access to safe, clean, and reliable energy, manufacturers can improve their competitiveness in the market, both locally and internationally.
Driving Economic Growth
The collaboration between UMA and UEDCL is expected to drive economic growth in Uganda. By empowering manufacturers, the country can:
Increase Industrial Output
With reliable energy and support, manufacturers can increase industrial output, contributing to economic growth.
Create Jobs
The expansion of manufacturing operations will create new jobs, reducing unemployment and improving living standards.
Improve Economic Competitiveness
By supporting manufacturers, Uganda can improve its economic competitiveness, attracting investment and promoting economic growth.
The collaboration between UMA and UEDCL is a significant step towards empowering manufacturers and driving economic growth in Uganda.
By providing reliable energy and support, UEDCL aims to enable manufacturers to increase productivity, expand operations, and improve competitiveness.
This move is expected to have a positive impact on the economy, creating jobs, increasing industrial output, and improving economic competitiveness.