Umeme pursues $292M compensation claim in London arbitration

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

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

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

Umeme Says Uganda’s $118M Buyout Offer Too Low

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

14/04/2025

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Umeme disputes buyout with Ugandan government KAMPALA, Uganda — Umeme Limited announced Monday it is disputing the amount the Ugandan ...

Uganda's Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) announces new power tariffs effective April-June 2025, with reductions in industrial and manufacturing rates, aiming to make electricity more affordable for consumers.

Uganda Government announces new power tariffs as Umeme exits

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

01/04/2025

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Uganda's Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) announces new power tariffs effective April-June 2025, with reductions in industrial and manufacturing rates, aiming ...

UMEME dethroned as UEDCL vows to bring cheaper, better electricity to Uganda

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

31/03/2025

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

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.

YOUR LIGHTS WILL STAY ON! UEDCL Guarantees uninterrupted power supply amidst UMEME takeover

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

29/03/2025

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

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

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

FINISH STRONG! Nankabirwa calls out Umeme over power outages ahead of concession termination

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

27/03/2025

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

Umeme exit dispute sscalates as Attorney General weighs in

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

25/03/2025

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Kiryoowa Kiwanuka Uganda's Attorney General issues ruling on Umeme's $234m exit dispute shedding light on the high-profile case. KAMPALA, Uganda — ...

APOLLO BUREGYEYA: UMEME Buyback: Why Are We Rushing to the Bankers’ Table When Ugandans Are Holding the Chequebook?

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

24/03/2025

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The government wants to re-acquire UMEME. Price tag: UGX 700 billion. Financing plan? A loan from a commercial bank. But ...

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