UEDCL set to take over power distribution from Umeme

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

In 2024, the focus is vastly shifting towards load management, where batteries play a dynamic role in optimising energy consumption

Four top trends to watch in the African energy sector in 2024

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

18/01/2024

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In 2024, the focus is vastly shifting towards load management, where batteries play a dynamic role in optimising energy consumption ...

Energy Minister Nankabirwa: Umeme exit transition has begun

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

08/01/2024

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Energy minister Ruth Nankabirwa It is now clear that the concession for the power distributor, Umeme shall not be extended ...

Judith Nabakooba, the Minister for Lands, housing and Urban Development (PHOTO/UG Standard)

FULL LIST: Govt lists municipalities to benefit from USMID road project

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

06/08/2023

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Judith Nabakooba, the Minister for Lands, housing and Urban Development (PHOTO/UG Standard) KAMPALA — 15 new municipalities are set to ...

Speaker Among wants the ministry to present the accountability of the funds

MPs demand accountability on utilisation of REA funds

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

23/06/2023

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Speaker Among wants the ministry to present the accountability of the funds KAMPALA — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral ...

Diana Najjuma, the team leader at Teslon, a smart home automation system that helps homeowners regulate how much electricity is used at home as well as monitor their business security using a smartphone (PHOTO/Courtesy)

How Ugandan startup Teslon helps homeowners to save electricity using smartphones

by AGNES GRACE NABACHWA | REPORTER

13/05/2023

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Diana Najjuma, the team leader at Teslon, a smart home automation system that helps homeowners regulate how much electricity is ...

eight years after it was opened with pomp and glamour, the owner, AYA Investments Uganda Ltd is being liquidated, while Pearl of Africa has just quietly rebranded to Win 5 Hotel and Spa.

TOP STORY: How Aya Hotel owner went bankrupt

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

01/05/2023

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eight years after it was opened with pomp and glamour, the owner, AYA Investments Uganda Ltd is being liquidated, while ...

Umeme employees with some of the electric wires that they confiscated recently after an operation to curb electricity theft in Nateete, Kampala

Uganda National Electricity Company to replace UMEME in 2025

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

10/12/2022

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Umeme employees with some of the electric wires that they confiscated recently after an operation to curb electricity theft in ...

Isimba Hydroelectric Power Station is a 183.2 megawatts hydroelectric power station commissioned on 21 March 2019 in Uganda. Construction of this dam began in April 2015 and was completed in January 2019

Deputy Speaker seeks explanation on Isimba dam shutdown

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

17/08/2022

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Isimba Hydroelectric Power Station is a 183.2 megawatts hydroelectric power station commissioned on 21 March 2019 in Uganda. Construction of ...

Umeme has earmarked USD $3 million (Shs11 billion) for power reliability projects in Lugazi, Jinja, Iganga and Kamuli districts

Umeme earmarks USD 3 million for power reliability projects

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

30/06/2022

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Selestino Babungi, Umeme MD speaking during a stakeholder engagement in Iganga (PHOTO /Courtesy) Umeme has earmarked USD $3 million (Shs11 ...

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