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…
The recent handover of Umeme’s distribution assets to the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s energy sector. This development is expected to profoundly impact the country’s economic growth, as it paves the way for…
In a fresh twist of events, the Auditor General, Edward Akol, has revised the figure for the Umeme buyout from the earlier estimated Shs700.218 billion to Sh432.677 billion, a move that’s bound to spark controversy. The Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon.…
The Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources Ruth Nankabirwa downplayed fears that the power supply in the country is set to be interrupted with the exit of Umeme, following the expiry of the company’s concession on March 31, 2025. After…
The Ugandan government has revised the final buyout price for national power distributor Umeme to USD190.9 million, approximately Shs699 billion, from the earlier estimated USD191 million, about Shs700 billion. This development comes as Umeme’s concession ends on March 31, 2025.…
As Uganda readies itself for the monumental shift in its power distribution sector, the clock is ticking toward April 1, 2025, when Umeme’s long-standing monopoly will come to an end. The transition of power distribution to the Uganda Electricity Distribution…
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa who chaired the AGM said the government is committed to supporting UEDCL as it prepares to take over Umeme territory to ensure the sustainability of power supply – a key factor…