08/11/2025
UPYA LEADS AS MANDO COMMUNITY AND KAEDCO PARTNER TO ENHANCE POWER SUPPLY
The leadership of the United Progressive Youths Association (UPYA) on Monday, 3rd October, marked a significant step forward for the Mando community. Following UPYA’s formal request and the positive response from the KAEDCO Mando Area Office, both parties came together in the spirit of unity, dialogue, and shared purpose.
The meeting went beyond discussions about electricity, it was about people, families, and the future of the community. For too long, Mando residents have endured irregular power supply, affecting businesses, students, and households alike. But today, hope was rekindled.
Representatives of UPYA and KAEDCO met not as separate entities but as partners in progress. The discussions were open, sincere, and focused on identifying key issues, sharing experiences, and developing practical solutions to improve electricity supply in the area. During the meeting, UPYA suggested that KAEDCO should increase the number of supply hours to make the payment of bills smoother and more convenient for residents. The KAEDCO team responded positively, assuring that they would deliberate on the suggestion and provide feedback.
Both sides also agreed on the need to discuss and review the timing of power supply, to ensure that electricity distribution aligns better with the needs of the community. In addition, there was a shared commitment to intensify community engagement and sensitisation, so that residents can better understand power distribution schedules, billing systems, and their roles in maintaining a sustainable supply.
Both UPYA and KAEDCO reaffirmed their commitment to genuine collaboration to listen more, communicate better, and respond promptly to the needs of Mando residents. KAEDCO pledged to enhance service delivery, while UPYA committed to remain the voice of the people, ensuring that community concerns are continuously addressed.
This meeting symbolizes what can be achieved when youth, community leaders, and service providers work together toward a common vision, a brighter, stronger, and more connected Mando. Progress begins with dialogue, grows through understanding, and thrives through unity. Together, we light the path forward, not just with electricity, but with hope, compassion, and collective action.