According to UEDCL, the grid length has also increased over the past half year from 3,431 km to 5,140 km, while the total installed generation capacity has seen an increase from 1,362 megawatts to 2,049 megawatts. Within the first six months since Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) took over UMEME, the government entity has […]
“The company has, without prejudice, invoiced for and received the government’s admitted sum of $118,385,603,” Umeme said in a statement today. Exiting electricity distributors Umeme Limited have issued a statement today stating they will accept a buyout amount of $118million despite expecting to be paid $234. They have notified the government they will appeal against the […]
While stating that power supply remained relatively stable throughout last year, the ministry says the high demand is overwhelming the current capacity to supply. The country is currently facing an increase in power outages and load shedding, a situation that has left users calling for an explanation from the responsible authorities. It comes amidst the […]
A 27-year old bar attendant who was working with Choice Club in Wakiso is currently confined in her bed at home and completely run down with no money to buy food, pay rent, replenish her drug stock or pay school fees for her three dependent learners. Rehema Namuddu is currently under the care of her […]
UMEME, the major electricity suppliers, are faced with court action over damaged appliances following incessant black outs in Kiwanga-Lwanda village, Goma Division in Mukono Municipality, in addition to being asked to bear the responsibility for people attacked by criminals taking advantage of the subsequent darkness. Following the power outages, many residents who derive a living out […]
Government is putting in place structures that will ensure a smooth transition after the concession for the power distributor Umeme, is not extended beyond March 2025. Umeme has for the last 19 years become a household name and is known for introducing the now-popular Yaka prepaid meters. The Minister of Energy, Ruth Nankabirwa confirmed that come […]
Eng. Tweheyo said that though the plant is currently at 52% production rate, they are spending sh800m monthly only for electricity which is quite a very huge amount. National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has decried the high electricity bills paid to UMEME for running Katosi Water Treatment Plant on a monthly basis. Eng. Joseph […]