Umeme Confirm They Are Leaving Uganda

Power distribution company, Umeme have confirmed they will exit Uganda in 2025 after they received notice from government that their 20-year contract will not be renewed upon expiry.

The concession is enshrined in several binding Concession Agreements. The Company has formally received written communication from the Government of the Republic of Uganda, notifying it that the current Concession will continue to run until its natural end in March, 2025 as stipulated in the Concession Agreements after which, there will be no renewal

Umeme wrote in a statement

Umeme further clarified that they are still committed to serving Ugandans until their contract expires in 2015.

Mr Solomon Muyita, the communications manager at the Energy Ministry said government is planning to name a multi-sectoral committee that shall oversee the auditing process of Umeme’s investments and assets. 

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