Fragile Connections Policy Frustrates Uganda’s Energy Access Goals

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By Matsiko Godwin Muhwezi The introduction of Yaka prepaid metering a few years back was received with mixed reactions. While Umeme and government argued that the new technology would ease efficiency and curb electricity theft, some consumers argued that Yaka was a ploy to raise revenue for financing Umeme’s business. Yaka has since grown on us with its annoying warning chimes if ones units f