PM Nabbanja halts ministry plan for new electricity distributor amid inside fight to replace UEDCL

Reports of high-level government infighting and lobbying for a lucrative power distribution deal prompted PM Nabbanja to step in and ...

Umeme Limited accepts $118 million buyout offer from Uganda government, despite initially expecting $234 million, and plans to appeal decision.

Umeme pursues $292M compensation claim in London arbitration

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

10/06/2025

0

Uganda's Umeme pursues a $292 million arbitration case against the government in London over a contract dispute, impacting its financial ...

Uganda's new power distributor, UEDCL, outlines its 100-day plan for network restoration, new customer connections, and capital investments following the takeover from Umeme.

New power distributor UEDCL outlines ambitious 100-day plan

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

22/04/2025

0

Uganda's new power distributor, UEDCL, outlines its 100-day plan for network restoration, new customer connections, and capital investments following the ...

Minister Nankabirwa emphasized the need for Umeme to "finish strong" as the company's concession ends on April 1, 2025. She encouraged the company to minimize outages and ensure a smooth transition.

DARKNESS LOOMS: Umeme demands $234 million buyout as Parliament approves $118 million

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

27/03/2025

0

Minister Nankabirwa emphasized the need for Umeme to "finish strong" as the company's concession ends on April 1, 2025. She ...

To prepare for Umeme’s exit, government has already embarked on preparing the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to take over Umeme’s role of power distribution in the country.

Energy Ministry Nankabirwa reassures on staffing, service quality ahead of Umeme takeover

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/03/2025

0

Uganda's Energy Minister, Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, launches the country's first public electric vehicle charging station in Kampala, marking ...

Uganda Businesses Brace for Electricity Handover as UEDCL Prepares to Take Over From Umeme

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

09/03/2025

0

To prepare for Umeme’s exit, government has already embarked on preparing the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to take ...

UEDCL set to take over power distribution from Umeme

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

23/10/2024

0

ERA CEO Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako KAMPALA, Uganda (UG STANDARD) — Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is poised to ...

Tag: Power Distribution