A nation that does not supply or manufacture enough energy for it's citizens will never sustain fully it's economy.And if there's any chance to increase energy development, we've got to do it faster .
Uganda's energy distribution does not fully require private sector involvement if we are do away with exploitation.
Always the most important and crucial sectors of the economy need to be in hands of the government to necessitate requisition and utilization of resources, services and commodities on affordable fees by every national.
This explains why it was a mistake for the only Hydro Electricity Power distribution government enterprise to be privatized.
PDP is not saying that UMEME has not lived to it's expectations and that it's services are undesirable.
This should be got clearly that much as this company strives for excellency in the provision of it's services, many Ugandans remain dissatisfied especially at this time;
Whereas being a business like any other profit oriented company- it's not fair thinking about fixing a standard fee on electricity consumption as it wants to do (consumption of 0-50 units for 12000 UG X and 50-70 units for 26000 UG X).
An honest company would continue charging only for what a consumer has used.
Ugandans should also help UMEME while it losses millions every year to those who consume unpaid power and to those who steal it's gadgets.
PDP advocates for gentle and polite approach to this issue, we want electricity prices as mentioned in this year's budget to be implemented.
We ask that the power project in Jinja be not delayed.
There's no problem building a Uranium Power plant since we have this mineral in abundance as long as we comply with the International Laws.
President Museveni should not give politicians as an excuse for failed government programs like Kaluma Dam power project.
Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin
People's Development Party Deputy Spokes Person
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