This time next year, Umeme, one of Uganda’s most well-known utility brands, will have different owners, perhaps even a new name. Following the decision not to extend a 20-year concession, …
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Power Costs In Kalangala, Buvuma To Go Down As Islands Get Connected To National Power Grid
Power costs in the island districts of Kalangala and Buvuma will significantly drop as islands get connected to the national power grid, says power regulator, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). …
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Uganda’s main electricity distribution company, Umeme Limited is investing USD 35 million approximately 130 billion despite its concession coming to an end in 2025. In 2022, government notified Umeme that …
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What you need to know about Yaka meters due for discontinuation on November 24
The recent announcement that Yaka meters will be phased-out by November 24, 2024 has stirred confusion among many Ugandans. The revelation has attracted questions about the implications and the necessary …
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How reduction of Electricity tariffs will impact the economy
Power regulator, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has announced a reduction of the electricity tariffs for the first quarter of 2024 by a weighted average of 1.6% compared the previous …
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The Government of Uganda loses US$28 million (over 100 billion shillings) in power losses every year, the sector regulator, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has revealed. The ERA CEO, Eng. …
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Erratic Power Supply in West Nile: Nyagak Power Dam Misses Third Completion Deadline
The hopes of the people of West Nile sub region of Northern Uganda to have stable power supply after years of power unreliability seem to have been shuttered after the …