Power distributor Umeme has reached out to customers about the recovery of electricity arrears for the benefits enjoyed by some customers in December 2020. Peter Kaujju, the Head of Communications at Umeme, explained that in December 2020, some customers received more units (excess credit) than they paid for or were charged double standard service fees. […]
Tuesday, 7 April 2021 : A Ugandan filmmaker has won a prestigious scholarship at the New York Film Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (NYFA). Together with another film editor securing a training opportunity with Jasco Broadcast Solutions, in what will be a major skills boost for the country’s entertainment field, particularly film. The two Ugandans […]
Huawei reaffirms its commitment to creating greater value for customers and society in the face of adversity [Shenzhen, China, March 31, 2021] Huawei released its 2020 Annual Report today. Growth slowed, but the company’s business performance was largely in line with forecast. Huawei’s sales revenue in 2020 rounded off at CNY891.4 billion, up 3.8% year-on-year, […]
Leading power distributor Umeme navigated a challenging year to register profit for its shareholders amidst a tough COVID19 operating environment and the regulatory lag in recovery of outstanding income. Although the profits declined, the giant utility managed to complete its capital investment programme of $75m (about sh279b) to improve the network distribution capacity, supply reliability […]
Power distributor Umeme has launched country-wide operations against suspected electricity thieves. This follows a rise in energy losses from 16.4% in 2019 to 17.5% 2020. The increase is attributed to the suspension of drives against illegal connections following the Government-imposed lockdown in March through June 2020 to check COVID-19. Now that the restrictions are eased, […]
Agnes Namyalo Mayanja has been appointed Executive Director for KCB Bank Uganda Limited. As the Executive Director, she will deputize and support the Bank’s Managing Director in the overall strategy formulation and implementation of astute leadership and management in line with the Bank’s vision, mission, and values. Prior to joining KCB Bank Uganda, Agnes Mayanja […]
Abidjan, 9 March 2021 – The prestigious U.S. magazine, Global Finance, specializing in financial markets and investment banking, has named the African Development Bank as the “Best Multilateral Financial Institution in the world for 2021”. The award is a global recognition for the path-breaking efforts of the African Development Bank as it transforms itself into a solutions bank […]
Intending customers who want to connect to the electricity grid no longer have to trek to the Umeme offices following the launch of an online application portal by power distributor Umeme. The platform dubbed myumemeonline will enable one apply from anywhere, at any time on either a computer, a tab, a laptop or the iPad. […]
Kampala, Uganda: Chairman of the Roofings Group Dr. Sikander Lalani has appealed to the government to invest in the meter-gauge railway system to enable manufacturers transport inputs from Mombasa to Kampala at a cheaper cost. “A 20ft container costs about $3500 for transportation on trucks from Mombasa in Kenya to Kampala in Uganda but the […]
Energy sector players in a drive to improve power supply in Northern Uganda. 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 including UETCL, UEDCL and REA are undertaking critical projects to improve supply […]
Stanbic Bank Uganda has today launched the ‘Now-Now loans’ campaign aimed at offering customers quick and affordable loans to overcome financial challenges in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Grace Muliisa, the Stanbic Bank’s Head of Personal and Business Banking said, “The ‘Now-Now loans’ campaign is a new concept derived from the exciting loan offering […]
Dubai, UAE – Emirates SkyCargo to Work with UNICEF for Vaccine Distribution. The parties have signed an agreement to prioritise the transport of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by the freight division of […]
Umeme a leading power distributor in Uganda 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 reliability in the communities. The main objective of the meetings was to inform customers in the districts of Lira, Gulu, and Kitgum, […]