All posts tagged "UEDCL"
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453Big StoryTransition or Recycling? Questions emerge as ex-Umeme staff take over key positions at UEDCL
The appointments appear aimed at ensuring operational continuity during Uganda’s post-Umeme transition by retaining personnel familiar with electricity distribution systems, commercial operations...
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680NationalWho Is Rwakakooko? Inside the profile of UEDCL’s new acting MD
Rwakakooko’s appointment comes at a time when UEDCL is facing rising electricity losses, infrastructure strain, and increased government oversight following a leadership...
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459NationalUEDCL names Rwakakooko acting MD as Mwesigwa starts forced leave
Rwakakooko, who has over 20 years of experience in electricity distribution and utility management, previously served within UEDCL’s senior management.
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689NationalUEDCL counting loses as bush fires destroy electricity poles in Acholi
UEDCL has lost at least 47 electricity structures to bush fires in Acholi sub-region, worsening outages and prompting a crackdown on bush...
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1.0KNationalUEDCL secures Shs190bn boost from Absa to for power network upgrade
Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has secured a USD 50 million (about Shs190 billion) financing facility from Absa...
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1.4KBig StoryIgara West NRM aspirant Kyampene linked to illegal power connections as residents raise alarm over safety risks
Bushenyi, Uganda: Residents of Bitooma Parish Ward in Bitooma Town Council, Igara West, are living under imminent danger of electrocution and fire...
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2.4KFeaturesUEDCL hits 648,000 new connections in six months since UMEME takeover
Entebbe, Uganda: The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has registered 648,404 new connections in just six months since it took over...
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1.3KCrime17 charged with terrorism, remanded for attacks on Uganda’s electricity grid
Kampala, Uganda: A total of 17 suspects were Wednesday, July 02, charged and remanded to Luzira Prison on terrorism-related charges after being...
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1.2KNewsUEDCL registers a 9% increase in revenue to Shs80bn
Additionally, the state-owned power distributor also saw its operating expenses decrease by 3.8% to Shs60.9bn during the same period.