Tag Archive: UMEME

Masya Parish Residents Demand Electricity to Spur Development

December 10, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Residents of Masya Parish in Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rukungiri District, have expressed frustration over the lack of electricity, which they say is hindering the development of their area. According to the interviews conducted by our reporter on December 10, Many residents report that they are forced to rely on costly... Read More

Gov’t eyes Joint Venture As Umeme Exit Nears.

June 19, 2024    By Country Radio

Gulu: The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa has revealed that the government plans to enter into a partnership arrangement to operate the country’s national grid when Umeme Limited’s concession ends. Umeme Ltd, a private power distributor has been running a 20-year power distribution concession since 2005 with... Read More

Rukungiri traders commend UMEME for consistent power supply.

January 10, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: A section of traders in Rukungiri Municipality have commended the Uganda’s electricity distributor company UMEME Uganda limited for rendering good services to them.  The company whose contract is due to expire in March 2025 has been distributing electricity to Ugandans for the last 19 years. The government however through... Read More