Mbale reversing energy losses Police lead away a suspect apprehended in the operation
Mbale, which used to swap the number one position for stealing electricity with Masaka, is rolling back energy losses, Umeme Limited has announced in a statement.
The district has reduced losses from 57 per cent in 2016 to 32.8 per cent to date, which, although higher than the national mean of 17 per cent, is a movement in the right direction. The reduction is due to the anti-power theft operations in the city and sensitisation of the public about the risk of electrocution.
Generally, energy losses increased to 17.5 per cent from 16.4 per cent of 2019, on account of limited field activities due to the coronavirus pandemic restrictions on movement and suspension of the free Electricity Connection Policy, which led to increased illegal connections.