The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has announced that it will assume full responsibility for electricity distribution in Uganda starting April 1, 2025, following the expiration of Umeme’s 20-year concession on March 31, 2025. This transition is backed by ERA licenses No. ERA /LIC/DIS/024/231 & ERA /LIC/DIS/024/232.
Umeme, Uganda’s main electricity distributor since 2005, operated under a 20-year concession agreement with the government. However, in 2022, the Ugandan government chose not to renew Umeme’s contract, citing plans to bring electricity distribution under full state control for better service delivery and cost efficiency. The government aims to reduce electricity tariffs, expand rural electrification, and ensure more effective oversight of the distribution network.
UEDCL has assured all customers that the transition will not affect electricity supply. Prepaid electricity units purchased before April 1, 2025, will remain valid, and customers will continue to load electricity via MTN, Airtel, banks, and other collection platforms without any disruptions.
As the transition approaches, UEDCL has warned the public to be vigilant against unauthorized individuals impersonating UEDCL officials. The company urges customers to be wary of fraudsters attempting to remove electricity meters or spreading misinformation about service disruptions. Official communication will only be provided through UEDCL’s established channels.
Customers are encouraged to report any suspicious activities related to electricity installations by reaching out to their nearest service center, police station, or local authorities.
