In a historic moment for Uganda’s energy sector, the nation bid farewell to a familiar name today as “Yaka” transformed into “Light,” marking the end of Umeme Limited’s 20-year journey as the country’s primary electricity distributor and the beginning of a new chapter under Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).
With the pending exit of UMEME, several Ugandans have expressed fears that there will be increased load-shedding and a lacklustre feedback system. This follows daily power blackouts witnessed over the last few weeks preceding the Umeme exits announcement, thus creating uncertainty.
As the clock ticks closer to April 1, 2025, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has reaffirmed its readiness to assume control of the electricity distribution concession from Umeme Ltd, a role that will be undertaken by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).
