Tag: UMEME

Why Uganda Martyrs Day Is Important

Every year on June 3, millions of Christians in Uganda and across the world gather to commemorate Uganda Martyrs Day, one of the most important religious events on the African continent. The annual celebration attracts pilgrims...

Government Plans New Border Posts with Kenya and Rwanda to Boost Regional Trade

National News

The government is planning to establish new border entry points along Uganda's frontiers with Kenya and Rwanda as part of efforts to improve cross-border trade, facilitate movement and strengthen regional integration. The announcement was made by the...

Crime

Two Suspected Former UMEME Employees Arrested in Bombo for...

A joint operation in Bombo targeting vandalism and theft of electricity infrastructure led to the identification and arrest of...

National News

UEDCL Connects 648K Customers in 6 Months!

Since taking over from UMEME in April 2025, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has made significant progress...

National News

UEDCL Nears Full Staffing as Recruitment Hits 96% Target

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is on track to fully operationalize its approved staffing structure, having successfully...

Business

The Big Exit: The Future of Uganda’s Power, a...

UMEME’s 20-year presence in Uganda’s power sector has been a journey of struggle and progress. When it took over...

National News

Ex-Umeme Boss Tips new Management on zero-tolerance to corruption

As Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) officially takes over electricity distribution from Umeme, outgoing board chairman Patrick Bitature...

National News