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12 June 2026, 8:49 am
UEDCL promises power stability by end of July amid protest threats
By Alphonce Odur The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has assured residents and businesses across Kaberamaido, Amolatar, Dokolo, and surrounding districts that power stability will be restored by the end of July. This commitment was made during a recent…
17 May 2026, 3:19 pm
Journalists urged to promote IMEU-II project for sustainable energy transition
By Baker Okello The senior advisor for energy and agriculture at SNV Uganda, Mr. Jacob Etunganan has urged journalists across Eastern and Northern region to champion advocacy of SNV (Netherlands Development Organisation) energy efficiency campaigns specifically the IMEU-II project. Etunganan…
24 February 2026, 4:28 pm
Uganda to acquire 20.15% stake in Kenya pipeline company
By Ronald Ssemagonja Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa has announced that Cabinet has approved Uganda’s participation in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). She said Uganda, through the Uganda National Oil Company…
7 October 2025, 8:18 pm
Nankabirwa defends UEDCL over blackouts as Lukwago protests Nakivubo works
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following several complaints from the general public about the performance of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) since it took over operations from UMEME Limited, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, today…
9 July 2025, 7:29 pm
UEDCL promises more improvement in power distribution as they mark 100 days
By Ronald Ssemagonja It is now 100 days since UMEME Limited handed over electricity distribution responsibilities to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). Against this backdrop, officials from UEDCL addressed the nation today at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala…
1 July 2025, 4:13 pm
National biofuels blending programme launched
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, has today launched the National Biofuels Blending Programme, aimed at strengthening Uganda’s energy system. “On behalf of the Ministry, I am pleased to announce the commencement of…
8 May 2025, 2:17 pm
Solar M7 brand and roll-out campaign launched by ICT minister
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of State for ICT and National Guidance in charge of ICT, Hon. Joyce Nabosa Sebugwawo, who is also the Patron and Co-Founder of Solar M7, described the launch of the Solar M7 brand and roll-out…
13 March 2025, 7:15 am
Energy minister launches public electric vehicle charging station
By Ronald Ssemagonja The minister of energy and mineral development, Ruth Nankabirwa has launched the first public electric vehicle charging station at the ministry headquarters, in Kampala. The launch was under the Theme, “Drive electric, drive into the future.” Speaking…
10 March 2025, 12:24 pm
Will UEDCL outperform UMEME in electricity distribution and revenue collection?
By Ronald Ssemagonja As UMEME’s 20-year concession comes to an end in a few weeks, many Ugandans, especially those who rely on electricity for commercial purposes, are questioning whether the transition will impact businesses. This is despite repeated assurances from…
24 January 2025, 11:40 am
ERA tips journalists with skills to report on transition and tariffs
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), Engineer Ziria Tibalwa Waako, has praised the media for their support, which has significantly contributed to the authority’s growth. “I would like to thank you and your…