ERA Warns Public Against Electricity Theft After Viral TikTok Incident
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has issued a strong warning to the public against electricity theft and tampering with power infrastructure, calling such acts...
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UEDCL Announces New Electricity Tariffs for Q3 2025
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has approved UEDCL’s latest power tariffs for July to September 2025.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Electricity Distribution Compan...
Africa’s Richest Four Hold More Wealth Than Half the Continent
Today, just four of Africa’s richest billionaires hold $57.4 billion in wealth — more than the combined wealth of 750 million people, or half the continent’s popul...
"I am not Poor, Stop Associating Me With Poverty" Museveni Words Leaves Ugandans Outraged
President Yoweri Museveni has ignited a storm of public outrage after telling Ugandans not to associate him with poverty, insisting he is not poor and that the burden of...
Ghana’s search for Umeme
Ghana is considering reform in the energy sector, with Umeme in mind How this West African country is looking to the success Uganda has just destroyed to solve its elect...
MP Ssekikubo Under Pressure as General Rwashande Delivers Strong Message to Voters
Retired army officer Brig. Gen. Emmanuel Rwashande has started his campaign to become the next Member of Parliament for Lwemiyaga County. He wants to take the ruling NRM...
UEDCL Schedules Saturday Power Outage for Grid Maintenance in Central Uganda
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has announced a planned power outage across parts of Central Uganda on Saturday, July 5, 2025, to allow for cr...
Rukungiri Powerline Extension Project Relaunched After Years of Delay
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has launched the long-delayed powerline extension project in Rukungiri District, a development that is expected to signific...
Police Warn Electricity Vandals: Jail Awaits You
Police has warned individuals involved in the sabotage of Uganda’s electricity infrastructure, saying those found culpable will face severe consequences.In a statement...
Uganda Launches First-Ever Youth Energy Summit to Champion Sustainable Energy Future
Uganda has launched its first-ever Youth Energy Summit (YES 2025), with State Minister for Energy Phiona Nyamutoro calling on young people to take the lead in driving the...