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December 13, 2020

Steady Progress: Umeme Tables Shs813 Billion Budget For 2021

Uganda’s main power distribution utility Umeme has tabled a $219 million (Shs813.2 billion budget) for 2021. Of that, $119 million (Shs442.4 billion) will be for capital investments in the grid while $60m

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

January 1, 2025

UMEME Officially Hands Over Electricity Distribution License To UEDCL

UMEME Limited has officially handed over its Electricity Distribution License to the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), marking the end of UMEME’s two-decade tenure in managing Uganda’s power distribution network. The

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News

November 4, 2022

ERA Warns Of Heavy Penalties To Deter Vandalism Of Electricity Infrastructure

Following the passing of Uganda’s new Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022, Ugandans found guilty of vandalizing electricity infrastructure may face a fine of $283,764.96 (UGX 1-billion) or a 15-year jail sentence, just five