InfrastructureEnergy Ministry Explains Ongoing Power Outages
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has clarified the recent power outages affecting several regions, explaining the underlying causes and...
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InfrastructureGovernment Set for Smooth Transition as UMEME Concession Ends
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has reaffirmed the government's readiness to take over the electricity distribution concession from Umeme...
NationalGovernment Confirms Readiness for UEDCL to Take Over Electricity Distribution
The government has reaffirmed its readiness for the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to take over electricity distribution from Umeme...
InfrastructureGood Roads, Electricity Key in Making Housing Affordable
By Denis Jjuuko There has been some excitement albeit muted about the amendment of the retirement benefits act that now allows savers to use half of...
AfricaAfrican Development Bank Says Uganda’s Electricity Sector is Africa’s Best Regulated
For the fourth consecutive year, Uganda’s electricity sector is Africa’s best regulated across a number of key metrics, according to the African Development...
InfrastructureLast Mile Connectivity in Uganda: New Project to Increase Electricity Access in Luuka
With support from the African Development Bank and other partners, the Ugandan government has launched the last-mile connectivity component under the Uganda...
InfrastructureUmeme, Rockefeller Foundation Test Integrated Energy Tech's Potential to Reduce Grid Connection Fees
Today, a coalition of global energy sector leaders launched a first-of-its-kind integrated energy pilot in Uganda. Led by Uganda’s largest power utility,...
NationalEnergy Minister Announces Resumption of Electricity Connections Policy
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Dr. Mary Goretti Kitutu announced the resumption of the Electricity Connections Policy (ECP), which had been put...
newsMuseveni commissions 189MW power substation in Mukono
President Yoweri Museveni, who is also the NRM Presidential flag bearer, on Monday afternoon commissioned a 189-megawatt power sub-station to serve the...
businessElectricity Regulatory Authority gets new board of directors
The cabinet on Monday approved members to join the Board of Directors of the Electricity Regulatory Authority. ERA is mandated by the Electricity Act, 1999, to...
HealthUmeme closes Lugogo technical centre after confirming 3 cases of Covid-19
Umeme, the electricity distributor, has closed its technical centre in Lugogo, Kampala after three staff tested positive for the coronavirus, Peter Kaujju, the...
newsPeter Kaujju Unveiled as Umeme Spokesperson
Umeme, Uganda’s electricity distribution company has unveiled Peter Kaujju as their Head of Communication. Last month, Kaujju resigned his position as Head of...
newsMPs Query Umeme Over Shs100bn Payment
By Kampala Post Reporter Legislators on the Committee of Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises(Cosase) have tasked officials of Umeme Uganda...