Eight Arrested in Crackdown on Electricity Vandalism in Kyengera

What the report says

Police in Wakiso District have arrested eight people in a joint operation aimed at curbing vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Kyengera Town Council and nearby areas, according to Nile Post. The operation was carried out between November 4 and 5, 2026, by territorial police in Nsangi together with officials from the Electricity Regulatory Authority and MUMU Power Solutions Limited.

The suspects were taken into custody as part of wider efforts to protect power installations that authorities say are important to service delivery and public safety. Kampala Metropolitan Police said the arrests were linked to alleged offences involving electricity infrastructure vandalism, and that the group is being held at Kyengera Police Station while investigations continue.

Police identified the suspects as Clare Naluwanga, Winnie Nakumba, Sulaiman Titagia, Edward Sseguya, Christopher Kavuma, Yasin Kimbugwe, Muhammad Lubowa and Geoffrey Kabuguza. They are expected to appear before the Utilities Court, which handles certain offences connected to public utilities.

The case highlights an ongoing challenge for Uganda’s power sector, where theft or damage to electricity equipment can interrupt supply, increase repair costs and create safety risks. Police said the crackdown reflects cooperation between security agencies and sector stakeholders, while warning the public against tampering with electrical installations.