A sharp confrontation has erupted between two of Uganda’s most powerful female political figures: Prime Minister Hon. Robinah Nabbanja and Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, over the immediate future and management of the Uganda Electricity Distribution…
In a significant display of progress since taking over from the private concessionaire Umeme Uganda Limited, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has added a remarkable 648,404 new connections to the national grid in just six months. This achievement,…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is taking a strategic and pivotal role in driving the nation’s economic growth. During the 2025 Electricity Dialogue held on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the UMA Showground in Kampala, UEDCL Managing Director…
Just four months after taking over from Umeme as Uganda’s national power supplier, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), led by Paul Mwesigwa as Managing Director, is facing intense scrutiny from Members of Parliament over allegations of illegal electricity…
Uganda has embarked on a monumental journey towards achieving universal electricity access, launching the Electricity Access Scale-Up Project (EASP) set to bring power to one million new connections across the nation. With significant financial assistance from the World Bank, the…
One hundred days ago, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) officially took the reins of electricity distribution from Umeme Ltd, ushering in a new era for Uganda’s power sector. This milestone was envisioned as a significant step towards a…
In a significant move to drive economic growth and empower manufacturers, the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) and the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) have embarked on a collaborative effort to improve service delivery and support manufacturers in Uganda. On…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), the entity that took over from Umeme in April this year as the national power supplier, has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding electricity access across the country. This was revealed during a stakeholder…
Evelyn Anite, the State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatisation, has revealed that Uganda’s economy is experiencing a remarkable transformation, growing at an impressive rate of 7% and positioning the country as a top investment destination in Africa. According…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has outlined its ambitious plans to promote industrialization and entrepreneurship in Uganda, following its takeover from Umeme Limited. Despite the challenges faced by the company, including power outages and complications with buying and…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited’s (UEDCL) recent 14% reduction in power tariffs has been welcomed throughout the country’s manufacturing sector. Manufacturers welcome the move by the entity under Paul Mwesigwa’s stewardship, which is seen as a significant step towards…
With March 31, 2025 fast approaching, the UGX 700 billion buyout of Umeme Limited is shaping up to be one of Uganda’s biggest corporate transitions in recent history. As the government finalizes plans to take over electricity distribution, stakeholders are…