Govt takes over electricity sale, distribution from Umeme
Nankabirwa said that UMEME’s licenses were revoked following President Yoweri Museveni’s intervention to bring down the cost of power tariffs that were affecting local citizens who have since resorted to using charcoal for home energy and electricity to power industries.
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The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu assured the public of reduced power tariffs and efficient supply of power. (Credit: Isaac Nuwagaba)
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KAMPALA - The government has officially transferred licenses for electricity distribution and sale to the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL), concluding a 20-year partnership with Umeme, a