UEDCL Adds 648,000 New Connections in 6 Months Since UMEME Takeover

UEDCL adds 648,000 new connections in 6 months since UMEME takeover

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has added 648,404 new connections to the national grid within six months since taking over management of UMEME, as revealed by UEDCL’s Managing Director, Paul Mwesigwa. The number of new connections has increased from 1,782,085 to 2,430,489 since April 2025, when UEDCL assumed control from the private company. Mwesigwa made this announcement on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the State Hous…

UEDCL Powers Ahead with 648,000 New Connections in Just Six Months After Umeme Exit

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has registered 648,404 new customer connections in just six months since taking over operations from Umeme, according to the company’s Managing Director, Paul Mwesigwa. Speaking at the State House Investors’ Protection Unit (SHIPU) meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Mwesigwa revealed that the number of connections had risen from 1,782,085 in April to 2,430,489 by September. He also…

UEDCL gains over 640,000 new connections in six months since umeme takeover

This revelation made by UEDCL’s Managing Director, Mr. Paul Mwesigwa, indicates that the number of new connections has increased from 1,782,085 to 2,430,489 since April, when the entity took over management from UMEME (a private player). Within the first six months since Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) took over UMEME, the government entity has added 648,404 new connections (customers) to the national grid, the company of…