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UEDCL takes over power distribution in Bundibugyo

Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited-UEDCL has taken over power distribution in Bundibugyo district. It replaces the Bundibugyo Energy Cooperative Society- BECS. In 2009, Bundibugyo Energy and Cooperative Society won the concession to manage the power line in the district. According to the concession, the …

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ERA sets new power tariffs

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans are expected to pay a little lower for electricity consumption next year following approval of the new end-user tariffs. The base tariffs have been reduced by an average 0.4 percent, with the big consumers mainly industries, benefitting more from this adjustment. Domestic or household …

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Electricity tariffs remain unchanged – ERA

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans will not see the relief on the money they pay for electricity as Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), the industry regulator has decided not to change the tariff for the period to the end of September 2020. ERA announced today that between July and …

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Uganda tourism board warns on tampering with murchison falls

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has warned against developments in the Murchison falls, saying tampering with it will destroy Uganda’s tourism sector. Last year, power regulator, Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) announced that they had received an application from Bonang Power Energy Ltd, a South African …

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ERA cuts electricity prices for domestic consumers

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electricity Regulatory Authority-ERA has reduced power prices for domestic consumers. Between April and June 2020, Ugandans will consume electricity by at least one shilling less than what they paid in the quarter between January to March 2020. According to the ERA, domestic users – …

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Rural electrification project beneficiaries protest high tariffs

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Beneficiaries of the rural electrification project in Kalungu district are protesting the high tariffs charged. They argue that it is inappropriate to charge high tariffs to rural communities and could affect the consumption. Ten parishes in Kalungu district were connected to the power grid …

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