Uganda Case Law

Kasaija v UMEME Limited (EDT COMPLAINT 2 of 2009)

Kasaija v UMEME Limited (EDT COMPLAINT 2 of 2009) [2015] UGEDT 2 (4 February 2015)

Court

Electricity Disputes Tribunal

Case number

EDT COMPLAINT 2 of 2009

Judges

Charles Okoth Owor - Chairperson Electricity Disputes Tribunal, Anaclet Turyakira, - Vice Chair Person Electricty Disputes Tribunal, Eng. Dr. Moses Musaazi - Member Electricity Disputes Tribunal

The Tribunal found that the Respondent was in breach of its statutory duty to supply electricity by failing to restore power to the Complainant for two years, despite being under a legal obligation to do so. The Respondent's evidence was inconsistent with its pleadings and the agreed facts, particularly regarding the timing of the disconnection and restoration. The Tribunal rejected the Respondent's claim that it only became aware of the issue in 2009, noting that its own systems should have detected the fault. The continued charging of service fees during the period of disconnection was foun…

Source excerpt

• Electricity Supply Disputes
• Statutory Duties Of Licensees
• Negligence In Service Provision
• General And Special Damages