About Us
The Electricity Disputes Tribunal (EDT)
Our History
Established by Section 94 of the Electricity Act, Chapter 145, of the Laws of the Republic of Uganda, The EDT has been in existence for the last 20 years.
Our Vision
To be an Independent, Impartial, Ethical and Professional Judicial Tribunal
Our Mission
To resolve disputes brought before it, Independently, Impartially, Ethically, Professionally and Expeditiously.
Our Core Values
- Timely High Quality Decisions
- Fair, Independent and Objective
- Professional Decisions Buttressed with Integrity
- Decisions based on Courteous Interaction with Stakeholders
Powers
Section 109 (3) of the Electricity Act provides as follows;
“The Tribunal shall in the exercise of its jurisdiction under the Act have all powers of the High Court”
Mandate
The mandate of The EDT is stipulated in Section 109 of the Electricity Act provides as follows;
(1) “The Tribunal shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters referred to it relating to the electricity sector.
(2) For the avoidance of doubt, the jurisdiction to hear the tribunal does not include the trial of any criminal offence or the hearing of any dispute that a licensee and any other party may have agreed to settle in accordance with their agreement.
the Tribunal
The Tribunal is headed of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson who must qualify to be judges of the High Court. The tribunal is also constituted of other technical members. All appointments to the tribunal are made by the Minister in accordance with the Electricity Act.
Mr. Charles Okoth-Owor is the Chairperson of The Electricity Disputes Tribunal.
Ms. Anacret Turyakira is the Vice Chairperson of The Electricity Disputes Tribunal
Eng. Paul Mubiru is a member of The Electricity Disputes Tribunal
Dr. Terry Kahuma is a member of The Electricity Disputes Tribunal
Mr. Jude Mike Mudoma is member of The Electricity Disputes Tribunal
Mrs. Christine Muhindo is a member of The Electricity Disputes Tribunal
Mrs. Harriet Wanyoto Mabonga is a member of The Electricity Disputes Tribunal
Administration
The Tribunal’s day to day administration is handled by the Registrar who must qualify to be a registrar of the High Court. The tribunal is also employs other technical staff to facilitate its operations.
Ms. Sylvia Cheptoris
Registrar
Ms. Sylvia Cheptoris is the Registrar of The Electricity Disputes Tribunal. Prior to joining the Tribunal, She served a Senior State Attorney in the Attorney General’s Office for over ten (10) years .
Mr. Simon Elepu
ACCOUNTANT
Ms. Diana Nakiyingi
Administrative ASSISTANT
Ms. Phiona Nakayenze
court CLERK
Ms. Kellen Kabaramagi
Secretary