Umeme

20

1

Oct 29

The power is off. Is your security still on?

monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/the-power-is-off-is-your-security-still-on--5649472

OpinionThe power is off. Is your security still on?: Because when the lights go out, security should not disappear with them.

5

0

newvision.co.ug/category/news/umeme-ordered-to-pay-plastics-firm-sh100m-ove-NV_243180_102026

Oct 29

News: Umeme ordered to pay plastics firm sh100m over unlawful disconnection: The company sued Umeme after its factory in Katoogo zone, off Nabweru Road in ...

2

0

Oct 12

SPOTLIGHT: Umeme’s 20-year electricity distribution concession ended in March 2025, but the company remains listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange ... Show more

5:57

8

0

links.monitor.co.ug/_vXakv

Oct 05

From NIC’s 280% rally to Umeme’s 85% fall: What their swings tell investors: Umeme, once the market darling, has lost three-quarters of its value ...

3

0

monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/markets/umeme-nears-15-year-sierra-leone-power-distribution-deal--5577492

Aug 31

Umeme nears 15-year Sierra Leone power distribution deal : Umeme has indicated that it could begin operations before the stipulated 24-month mobilisation period.

162

20

newvision.co.ug/category/business/umeme-counter-trades-shares-worth-sh87m-on-th-NV_238366_082026

Aug 06

Business: Umeme counter trades shares worth sh87m on Thursday: The shares exchanged hands at sh63 a piece, according to the market close report by Crested ...

2

0

newvision.co.ug/category/business/weekly-market-wrap-turnover-doubles-at-use-NV_237649_072026

Jul 24

Business: Weekly Market Wrap: Turnover doubles at USE: Stanbic Holdings Limited led activity on the bourse, accounting for sh680.3m ($181,004) from 8,234 ...

0

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/total-darkness-in-uganda-national-grid-collapse-revives-fears-of-poor-power-service-5486752

Jun 05

Total darkness in Uganda: National grid collapse revives fears of poor power service

170

157

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/the-untold-battle-power-struggles-and-fight-over-deals-at-uedcl-5447290

May 05

The untold battle: Power struggles and fight over deals at UEDCL: Electricity sector tensions boil over as UEDCL bosses are ousted

8

1

newvision.co.ug/category/news/who-is-uedcls-new-acting-managing-director-en-NV_232959_052026

May 03

News: Who is UEDCL's new acting managing director Eng. Rwakakooko?: Rwabwogo was one of Umeme’s former top executives who joined UEDCL’s senior management team ...

2 similar articles

28

25

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/why-uedcl-board-chair-was-terminated-md-sent-on-forced-leave-5444096

May 02

Why UEDCL board chair was terminated, MD sent on forced leave: Govt appoints interim UEDCL board chair following Ochieng-Obbo termination

125

70

newvision.co.ug/category/business/umeme-drives-uetcl-into-sh293b-loss-NV_230784_032026

Mar 29

Business: Umeme drives UETCL into sh293b loss: According to the UETCL’s annual report, this loss was mainly due to the recognition of a provision for bad debt ...

188

44

newvision.co.ug/category/business/umeme-sinks-further-as-airtel-stanbic-post-ga-NV_229958_032026

Mar 16

Business: Umeme sinks further as Airtel, Stanbic post gains: Airtel posted trades worth sh45.59m ($12,159) from 423,308 shares.

4

0

Mar 05

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/best-worst-savings-schemes-named-5380246

Best, worst savings schemes named: The growth of retirement benefits is key in enabling the government achieve its ambitious agenda of expanding the economy from ...

5

newvision.co.ug/category/business/stanbic-mtn-edge-higher-as-umeme-slides-NV_229070_032026

Mar 02

Business: Stanbic, MTN edge higher as Umeme slides: Umeme dropped to 129.8 per share from last week’s close of 133.12. Other counters remained unchanged in the ...

1

0

Dec 13 25

Uganda’s power sector requires careful handling

monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/uganda-s-power-sector-requires-careful-handling-5296064

OpinionUganda’s power sector requires careful handling: There is need to consolidate knowledge and skills in order to build competence in government and UEDCL

7

3

Dec 09 25

Power network will stabilise in two years, says UEDCL boss On April 1, 2025, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) took over from Umeme ... Show more

Bitly | bit.ly/48IPCVV

47

12

newvision.co.ug/category/business/weekly-market-wrap-stocks-post-sharp-jump-in-NV_223630

Dec 01 25

Business: Weekly Market Wrap: Stocks post sharp jump in turnover: Stanbic Holdings exchanged trades worth sh4.29b from 72.02 million shares ...

1

0

Markets review: Umeme shares tumble nearly 40%

Oct 27 25

2

0

newvision.co.ug/category/business/stop-mocking-uedcl-says-minister-nankabirwa-NV_220669

Oct 16 25

Stop mocking UEDCL, says Minister Nankabirwa: Instead, Nankabirwa has urged Ugandans to be patient as the utility company takes the requisite measures to address ...

120

197

newvision.co.ug/category/business/weekly-market-wrap-stanbic-airtel-lift-local-NV_220967

Oct 20 25

Weekly Market Wrap: Stanbic, Airtel lift local stocks: Data from Crested Capital shows that total turnover rose to sh535.21m from last week’s sh233.01m ...

3

0

Oct 06 25

Bitly | bit.ly/3KufjRH

bit.ly/3KufjRH

43 similar articles

169

69

Oct 08 25

#MonitorQuery : To what extent has Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL ) met your expectations as a client since it officially took over all ... Show more

155

149

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/govt-flags-umeme-s-grid-as-cause-of-frequent-power-blackouts--5220620

Oct 07 25

Govt flags Umeme’s grid as cause of frequent power blackouts : Minister links Uganda’s power woes to aging network left by former distributor ...

45

19

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/infighting-and-sabotage-cited-in-power-blackouts-5218502

Oct 06 25

Infighting and sabotage cited in power blackouts: UEDCL accuses ERA of “either covering up” the derelictions or “sleeping” on its inspector function

32

7

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/era-probes-uedcl-s-operational-challenges-5214896

Oct 02 25

ERA probes UEDCL's operational challenges: The inspections aim to assess the viability and challenges faced by Uganda Electricity Distribution Company ...

26

15

Sep 22 25

An earlier assessment by UEDCL indicated that Umeme left behind defects and network related issues to the tune of $85m (Shs310b) ... Show more

Bitly | bit.ly/3Vt6tFT

406

109

Sep 18 25

Umeme’s half-year loss highlights long wait for buyout settlement

monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/markets/umeme-s-half-year-loss-highlights-long-wait-for-buyout-settlement-5196590

Umeme’s half-year loss highlights long wait for buyout settlement: Umeme reported a net loss of Shs166.7b for the six months to June 2025, which was a reversal ...

56

6

Sep 11 25

monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/insurance/where-nssf-made-lost-your-money-5188894

Where NSSF made, lost your money: Cost-to-income ratio improved to 7.9% (from 9.7%), while the administration cost fell to 0.88% of assets (from 1.02 %)

4

1

monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/markets/businesses-report-rise-in-power-disruptions-5129028

Jul 25 25

Businesses report rise in power disruptions: An Economic Policy Centre survey shows that the primary issues reported were a rise in power ...

9

1

newvision.co.ug/category/business/market-wrap-umeme-drives-weekly-turnover-past-NV_214458

Jul 14 25

Market Wrap: Umeme drives weekly turnover past sh5b: The USE All Share Index climbed 1.90% to close at 1,335.95. The Local Companies Index rose 0 ...

5

0

mb.com.ph Jun 25 25

Hold or sell: Umeme’s interim dividend has changed the market

monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/markets/hold-or-sell-umeme-s-interim-dividend-has-changed-the-market-5093988

Hold or sell: Umeme’s interim dividend has changed the market: The surprise interim dividend of Shs222 has sparked a trading frenzy on the Nairobi Securities ...

11

0 0

Jun 24 25

Umeme shareholders are set to receive an interim dividend of sh222 per ordinary share for the financial year ending 31 December 2025 ... Show more

404 Not Found

23

9

Jun 19 25

Much on offer but no buyers: Umeme’s stock faces a cold market

monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/finance/much-on-offer-but-no-buyers-umeme-s-stock-faces-a-cold-market-5085392

Much on offer but no buyers: Umeme’s stock faces a cold market: At Shs415 per unit, sellers have offered 179,700 shares (worth Shs74.5m), but no buyers have ...

nation.africa/kenya/business/umeme-shares-resume-trading-as-size-of-buyout-uncertain-5080320

13

4

Daily Nation

C−

Jun 13 25

Umeme shares resume trading as size of buyout uncertain: The company says it is going to seek an additional compensation of Sh37.7bn from the Ugandan government ...

6

0

Jun 04 25

Bitly | bit.ly/4jCH8TJ

bit.ly/4jCH8TJ

11 similar articles

162

55

Jun 06 25

Umeme's buyout dispute is getting tricky and it is spooking ...

monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/finance/umeme-s-buyout-dispute-is-getting-tricky-and-it-is-spooking-shareholders-5070724

Umeme's buyout dispute is getting tricky and it is spooking shareholders: How much longer investors are willing to wait will be a tricky issue for Umeme to ...

12

0

Jun 02 25

Umeme lights fuse on Shs1 trillion claim https://epaper.nation.africa/ug#MonitorUpdates #TruthEveryDay

130

21

USE extends Umeme trading suspension

Jun 02 25

22

2

Jun 02 25

Bitly | bit.ly/43mQjTi

bit.ly/43mQjTi

18

3

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/energy-minister-explains-persistent-power-blackouts-after-uedcl-s-takeover--5048676

May 20 25

Energy minister explains persistent power blackouts after UEDCL's takeover : She described the situation as temporary, and that the government is currently ...

79

48

May 06 25

The Umeme effect: When a giant leaves the exchange epaper.nation.africa/ug#MonitorUpdates #TruthEveryDay

7

0

Apr 11 25

PHOTOS: Umeme Limited workers pictured on April 11, 2025, addressing power challenges in Lukyamuzi Village, Makindye West, Kampala ... Show more

589

170

Apr 16 25

In limbo: Umeme investors trapped in buyout dispute: If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days, the wait might be longer, given that it will go into ...

bit.ly/42wGoIZ

20

0

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/opposition-vows-to-probe-shs463-billion-umeme-buyout-deal-4985666

Mar 31 25

Opposition vows to probe Shs463 billion Umeme buyout deal: Mr Patrick Bitature, the Chairperson of the Board of Umeme Ltd, expressed dissatisfaction with the ...

10 similar articles

247

11

Apr 15 25

What next as Umeme, govt fight over extra Shs420b?

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/what-next-as-umeme-govt-fight-over-extra-shs420b--5003452

What next as Umeme, govt fight over extra Shs420b?: The government on a separate front is embroiled in arbitration proceedings with the former old metre gauge ...

11

1

Apr 01 25

Are you a Ugandan power consumer, what will you miss about Umeme?#MonitorUpdates #MonitorQuery

429

197

Apr 04 25

The $118.3m (Shs429b) paid to Umeme last Friday has been put on UEDCL’s books of account as a loan to the company and will be recovered through end-user tariff ... Show more

203

57

Apr 03 25

Umeme Shs430b: Who takes what? https://epaper.nation.africa/ug#MonitorUpdates #TruthEveryDay

191

33

monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/columnists/daniel-kalinaki/umeme-s-gone-but-here-how-govt-can-hand-ugandans-some-power--4987976

Apr 02 25

Umeme’s gone but here’s how govt can hand Ugandans some power : Urgent inquiries soon showed that the electrical contractor who had been handling the matter had ...

2 similar articles

156

6

Apr 01 25

Umeme hands over power peacefully https://epaper.nation.africa/ug#MonitorUpdates #TruthEveryDay

263

110

monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/letters/re-evaluation-of-power-distribution-strategies-4996956

Apr 10 25

Re-evaluation of power distribution strategies: As of 2020 according to Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), Uganda had nine distribution companies operating ...

4

0

Apr 01 25

Uganda has officially transitioned its electricity distribution from Umeme Limited to the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited#MonitorToon #MonitorUpdates

174

37

Mar 31 25

Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ms Ruth Nankabirwa, arrives at ERA House in Industrial Area for the official handover of Umeme to UEDCL on March ... Show more

160

40

Apr 09 25

Not prioritising the energy sector is sabotaging our devt

monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/not-prioritising-the-energy-sector-is-sabotaging-our-devt-4995490

Not prioritising the energy sector is sabotaging our devt: Consumers are now plagued by the question, will government make things better or worse than Umeme left ...

25

9

newvision.co.ug/category/sports/free-kick-hero-rice-revels-in-arsenals-specia-NV_208514

Apr 09 25

How in the blazes do you pronounce UEDCL? ✍️@KalungiKabuye Used to venting his frustration at Umeme with several choice words ... Show more

Mukono NRM boss seeks UPDF probe over alleged harassment: Ssentongo, who also serves as the NRM chairperson for Kasawo, initially made broad accusations during a ...

5

1

Mar 29 25

When Gen. Saleh’s audit uncovered rot in Umeme Five years after Umeme was given the concession to distribute power in Uganda, a committee led by Gen ... Show more

287

57

Apr 04 25

Big Stories This Friday: Museveni moves to defuse South Sudan tensions 3,200 public servants fail to declare wealth UEDCL boss explains why Umeme contract ... Show more

Vision Group Epapers Today - Vision Group Epapers

38

35

newvision.co.ug/category/love/okay-what-do-men-want-NV_208427

Apr 08 25

Umeme Exit: The unanswered questions According to the AG’s special report on Umeme, the company owes Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) ... Show more

Police probe eight deaths in 10 days across three regions: In just four days, five bodies were recovered in various Kampala suburbs, sparking alarm among ...

9

2

monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/will-umeme-uedcl-electricity-switch-deliver--4989878

Apr 05 25

Will Umeme-UEDCL electricity switch deliver?: Critics also warn that state control could invite inefficiencies and political meddling

29

12

Mar 31 25

Umeme costs were inflated — Saleh Report The report noted that in the first four years of existence, Umeme could have defrauded the Government of sh452b ... Show more

124

33

Mar 27 25

Parliament okayed the Ministry of Finance’s request to borrow Shs700 Billion to facilitate the government’s buyout of the private-led electricity distributor ... Show more

341

76

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/govt-must-invest-more-in-power-generation-says-umeme-boss-4986116

Apr 01 25

Govt must invest more in power generation, says Umeme boss: According to Mr Selestino Babungi, the outgoing Umeme managing director, there could be power ...

51

9

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/power-users-to-pay-back-shs430b-umeme-buyout-4989984

Apr 04 25

Power users to pay back Shs430b Umeme buyout: Umeme Ltd officially handed over power distribution tools to the government early this week. However ...

33

2

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/new-power-tariffs-take-effect-as-umeme-exits-4986204

Apr 01 25

New power tariffs take effect as Umeme exits: The end-user tariffs will be charged by UEDCL for the supply of electricity from April to June 2025

60

17

Apr 02 25

Return of power to UEDCL could signal a new era for distribution

monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/return-of-power-to-uedcl-could-signal-a-new-era-for-distribution-4987200

Return of power to UEDCL could signal a new era for distribution: We were told Umeme meant power or electricity. It seemed like an odd name for an electricity ...

46

22

Apr 04 25

monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/columnists/charles-bichachi/from-yaka-to-light-faces-of-power-rates-4989876

From Yaka to Light,faces of power rates: Was the name change much ado about nothing considering that they literally mean the same thing?

6

0

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/auditor-general-slashes-umeme-buyout-cost-from-shs700b-to-shs432b-4980764

Mar 27 25

Auditor General slashes Umeme buyout cost from Shs700b to Shs432b: Speaker Among acknowledged the discrepancy between the earlier proposed amount and the Auditor ...

128

36

Mar 25 25

The government has reaffirmed its preparedness to take over Uganda’s electricity distribution network from Umeme Limited. #MonitorToon

168

36

Apr 02 25

Uganda unplugs Umeme, sparks power play: Uganda could electrify its future, not just its headlines

bit.ly/3YcmeCM

2 similar articles

4

1

Mar 29 25

Umeme buyout — What the Auditor General found AMOUNT CHANGE: Auditor General has recommended to Government to pay Umeme Limited $118.3m (sh432 ... Show more

47

10

monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/soroti-leaders-demand-free-power-supply-to-regional-hospitals-4986994

Apr 01 25

Soroti leaders demand free power supply to regional hospitals: A clear intervention and policy should be instituted on matters of power supply to hospitals

4

1

Mar 31 25

monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/markets/umeme-s-nervous-investors-are-selling-4983788

Umeme's nervous investors are selling: Over the past two trading days between Thursday and Friday last week, at least 313,100 shares were made available at ...

29

1

Apr 01 25

Byarugaba: Umeme's delisting will impact stock market

monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/prosper/byarugaba-umeme-s-delisting-will-impact-stock-market-4984934

Byarugaba: Umeme's delisting will impact stock market: Richard Byarugaba says delisting Umeme could dampen market activity at the Uganda Securities Exchange ...

15

1

Reuters

A

Apr 01 25

Umeme receives $118 million from Uganda for unrecovered investments | Reuters

6

1

Mar 31 25

The Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) has temporarily suspended trading in the shares of Umeme immediately. DETAILS || #VisionUpdates 👉👉|~1~| Show more

7

1

Mar 27 25

Umeme exit stalemate epaper.nation.africa/ug#MonitorUpdates

47

8

Mar 25 25

Shocking defects in Umeme closet https://epaper.nation.africa/ug#MonitorUpdates #TruthEveryDay

72

8

Mar 25 25

#MonitorQuery : As a consumer of electricity in Uganda, how do you feel about the transition from Umeme to UEDCL? What are your expectations for UEDCL's management of ... Show more