Daily Archives: January 2, 2025

Energy Ministry To Redeploy UMEME Staff

The Government has pledged a seamless transition of electricity distribution operations from Umeme Limited to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). This development follows Umeme’s failure to renew its operating license after over a decade of managing Uganda’s power distribution network. Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa emphasized the Government’s commitment to retaining the over 2,000 employees…

UPDF Officer Tragically Takes Own Life In Mpigi

A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer has died by suicide, sparking renewed conversations about mental health challenges within the armed forces. The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon in Nakirebe, a location between Wakiso and Mpigi districts. According to initial reports, the officer, identified as RO/13999 Lt. Amon Ariho from the UPDF Engineering Brigade, arrived…