By Prof. Samuel Sejjaaka In the State of the Nation address of June 04th 2021, H.E. the President stated that ‘the cost of electricity is distorted by mistakes committed by some of our actors …. Especially the mistakes of Bujagaali and Umeme, (which) add 55.3% to the cost of electricity per unit. Otherwise, the cost of power from Kiira is US cents 1.19per unit, Nalubaale – US cents 1.119per unit, Isimba-US cents 4.16per unit, Karuma-US cents 4.97 per unit; but Bujagaali US cents 8.30 per unit. Bujagaali, at one time, was US cents13.8 per unit.’ The assertions and concern of…
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Energy and Mineral Development Minister Mary Goretti Kitutu has assured the country that her ministry is working with the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) to resolve the issue of fluctuating tariffs for electricity consumers. The Minister told the Members of Parliament on the Committee on Natural Resources today that she has already tasked ERA to provide an explanation after her Ministry received complaints from different parts of the country. “It is not Umeme that determines the tariff rates but it is the regulator. I have written to the regulator to provide clear information and I will present it on the floor…
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