Uganda’s Energy Sector Faces Transition as UEDCL Prepares to Take Over Power Distribution from Umeme

Power tariffs to go down as govt takes over Umeme operations

By Busein Samilu Government recently announced that electricity costs in Uganda will decrease further after it officially took over the power distribution and sales operations that had been privatised nearly 20 years ago. The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) has received two licences, including those for distribution and sales, from the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA),

“UEDCL will lower UMEME Power prices in 2025”

Ugandan electricity consumers can finally be hopeful to benefit from reduction of UMEME power tariffs. The post “UEDCL will lower UMEME Power prices in 2025” appeared first on Kampala Edge Times™.

Uganda’s Energy Sector Faces Transition as UEDCL Prepares to Take Over Power Distribution from Umeme

The Ugandan electricity distribution landscape is poised for significant change as the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) officially steps in to replace Umeme Ltd in managing the country’s electricity distribution network. The transition, which will take effect on April 1, 2025, comes after Umeme’s 20-year concession agreement expires in March 2025. This move is in line with the government’s strategy to not renew any expirin…

UEDCL given power distribution license to replace Umeme

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) has officially been handed the electricity distribution license ready to replace Umeme Ltd, effective April 1, 2025. Umeme’s 20-year concession ends in March 2025, and UEDCL’s takeover of the distribution mandate is in line with the government’s decision not to renew any expiring distribution license held by a private company. Announcing the handover on Tuesd…

Umeme Limited Exits Uganda After Two Decades of Power Distribution

By Andrew Irumba After 20 years of managing Uganda’s electricity distribution, Umeme Limited will officially hand over its operations to the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) on April 1, 2025. This marks the end of Umeme’s concession agreement with the government and the beginning of a new chapter in Uganda’s electricity distribution. Umeme’s Legacy…

Umeme Leaves Uganda as UEDCL Takes Over Electricity Distribution

Umeme Limited is leaving Uganda after 20 years of electricity distribution. The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) will take over Umeme’s operations on April 1, 2025. The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon Ruth Nankabirwa alongside officials from the ERA Uganda, officially handed over the Electricity Distribution License from Umeme Limited to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) on Tuesday, De…