Umeme Limited

Umeme braves tough 2020, invests UGX279bn, connects more customers and posts UGX43.1 bn net profit

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsThe Big StoryMarch 24, 2021March 24, 2021

Despite a tough 2020, characterised, by among others, a Covid-19-induced slowdown in power consumption as well as the government suspension of the free Electricity Connection Programme (ECP), Umeme has announced…

Energy Sector players in high gear to improve power supply in Northern Uganda

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsFebruary 26, 2021February 26, 2021

Northern Uganda has experienced unprecedented growth over the past years which has come along with increasing demand for electricity. Given the escalating thirst for electricity, Umeme and other sector players…

Umeme promises more power reliability after network investment

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsFebruary 14, 2021February 14, 2021

Leading power distributor Umeme has embarked on stakeholder engagement meetings with various stakeholders across the country, starting with Northern Uganda to explain the company’s planned projects aimed at improving power…

5,283 apply for customer-funded power connection – Umeme

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsJanuary 30, 2021January 30, 2021

The number of households opting for customer-funded connections to the national power grid is now at 5,283. Power distributor Umeme reveals it received these applications between December 2020 and January…

Umeme completes US$83.3 million planned investment amidst challenges

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsDecember 23, 2020December 30, 2020

Power distributor Umeme is closing 2020 on a high note after completing the $83.3 million planned expenditure despite challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Umeme spent $83.3 million (UGX310…

Eskom’s Thozama Gangi to chair inaugural energy sector players’ association

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryDecember 3, 2020December 3, 2020

Ms Thozama Gangi, the Managing Director Eskom Uganda, has been chosen by the Energy Generators and Distributors Association of Uganda (EGADAU) as its founding Chairperson. EGADAU, which brings together 13…

Museveni commissions UGX64b Umeme upgraded Mbale substation

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsNovember 30, 2020November 30, 2020

President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned Umeme’s upgraded multibillion Mbale Substation near Bugema that is expected to make power supply stable in the area. Selestino Babungi, the Umeme Managing Director, explained…

dfcu Bank reassures contractors in the Power sector of continued support post-Covid-19

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsNovember 30, 2020November 30, 2020

dfcu Bank, in partnership with Deloitte Uganda, recently held a webinar discussion with contractors in the power sector on how to sustainably recover in the post-Covid-19 period. The discussion, which…

Umeme’s $1million switching station in Lyantonde to improve power supply to Mbarara and Masaka cities

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsNovember 24, 2020November 24, 2020

Power distributor Umeme is building a switching station in Lyantonde District to improve supply in the district, Masaka and Mbarara cities. The Managing Director Umeme, Selestino Babungi says the switching…

Umeme to set up power lines at Sino Industrial Park in Western Uganda

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsNovember 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Utility company Umeme has pledged to expedite the connection of power lines at Sino Industrial zone located in Western Uganda. Selestino Babungi, the Umeme Managing Director, speaking during a recent…