UEDCL reports 10% increase in electricity demand amid transition

Denis Kato3 weeks ago02 mins

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has recorded a 10% surge in electricity demand over the past few months it has been in charge of distributing power. Ruth Nankabirwa, the minister of Energy, attributed this increase to growing demand from the public, with 140,000 new customers registered during this period. She said the rise…

UEDCL marks 100 days as Nankabirwa decries rising cases of power theft

Denis Kato4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

The minister of Energy, Ruth Nankabirwa, has lauded the achievements made by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), 100 days after taking over the distribution of electricity in the country. UEDCL took over from Umeme on April 1, 2025. A key achievement, Nankabirwa told journalists today, is the company’s ability to pay 100% of…