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The **Power Extension** (also called **power strip**, **extension board**, or **multi-socket extension**) is a simple, everyday electrical accessory used in homes and offices across Uganda. It lets you plug multiple devices into one wall socket safely and conveniently. ### Key Highlights: - **Number of sockets** — Common options are **4-way**, **5-way**, or **6-way** outlets (some models add 2–4 USB ports for charging phones, tablets, or other gadgets directly). - **Cable length** — Usually comes with a **1.5m to 3m** flexible cord so you can place it farther from the wall outlet. - **Safety features** — Many include **surge protection** (guards TVs, fridges, laptops, and other electronics from power spikes or fluctuations common in Uganda), individual on/off switches, overload protection, and safety shutters on sockets. - **Rating** — Typically **10A–13A** and up to **2500W–3000W** maximum load (check the label to avoid overloading with high-power appliances like irons or heaters). - **Popular & affordable brands** — Power King, Office Point, G&T, Dr Volt, LEDON, Tripp Lite, and Winningstar — widely available on Jumia, Jiji, or local electronics shops in Kampala. ### Simple everyday use: Perfect for powering your TV + decoder + sound system, charging multiple phones, running a fan + laptop, or connecting kitchen/home office gadgets. Just plug the extension into the wall, switch it on, and connect your devices. **Tip for Uganda**: Choose one with good surge protection, especially during rainy seasons with unstable power. Prices start from around UGX 20,000–50,000 for basic 4–6 way models, going higher for USB + heavy-duty surge versions. It's a cheap, reliable must-have for any home to avoid tangled wires and overloaded wall sockets! If you need a specific number of sockets or with USB.