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Uganda Electricity Distribution Limited (UEDCL), which recently took over power distribution from Umeme, has renamed the YAKA prepaid electricity system to "Light."
Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, confirmed that the YAKA prepaid system will continue to operate without disruption.
Customers can still purchase electricity units and services through existing platforms such as MTN, Airtel, and other collection channels.
"Look out for UEDCL Light on telecom menus, as YAKA has now been replaced with 'Light'," she said at the handover ceremony today.
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The Ministry assured that customers can still use MTN, Airtel, and FINTECH platforms to buy units. However, the Umeme Touch Pay platform will be decommissioned, with all transactions now directed through the new "Light" system.
The transition will be smooth, and no interruptions are expected for customers purchasing electricity.
Furthermore, any unutilised YAKA units purchased before the March 31 deadline will remain valid, ensuring no customer faces a loss. The Ministry reaffirmed that all pre-purchased units would be honoured.
The change also involves no alterations to meter numbers. UEDCL will retain the same meter numbers for all customers to maintain continuity. There will be no infrastructure or account changes.
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UEDCL will continue to operate service centres and offices, including those previously run by Umeme.
UEDCL owns 26 of the 51 area offices, and agreements are in place to rent the others from landlords. Services will remain uninterrupted, offering customers continued access to support and information.
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