As Uganda Electricity Distribution Company (UEDCL) formally takes over the power distribution function, it will be months or even years before Ugandans move on from the days of Umeme. Yes,…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has officially taken over the distribution network from Umeme Limited, marking the end of a 20-year concession period that began in 2004. This…
By David Birungi In a few days, the last man standing at Umeme will flip the 240 volts switch and move on to the next lit room in UEDCL. Congratulations…
The current rope pulling and shoving offer an insight into what is turning out to be an interesting twist in the exit of Umeme. Until a few days ago, the…
Energy Ministry Permanent Secretary Irene Batebe has confirmed that the Auditor General’s report on Umeme’s buyout amount will be released next week, just a few days to the expiry of…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has absorbed an estimated 2,200 of Umeme staff, out of the 2,400 staff that the private power distributor holds currently. UEDCL Managing Director,…
Government, through Ministry of Finance is seeking about $ 50 million (UGX 183 billion) from Absa Bank as capital investment into the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to fully…
The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company (UETCL) has been ranked as the most profitable public company with a profit of UGX 82.3 billion earned through energy sales in the Financial Year…
The handover of Umeme licenses for the sale and distribution of electricity to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has put the country’s energy sector into sharp focus, especially with…
The government of Uganda will have to part with USD215 million to acquire majority shares of power distributor, Umeme, when the power distributor’s 20-year contract comes to a close in…
