Energy Minister lauds Umeme

This is after Umeme announced in a statement released yesterday that it’s 20-year concession agreements would not be renewed by the Ugandan Government after expiry on 30th March 2025.

“The Company has received official 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,” the statement read in part.

According to Nankabirwa, Umeme played a major role in promoting the growth of the energy sector, covering a large percentage of the country, grown in asset capacity and complexity, and in employment where about 2,000 staff are employed.

“Umeme has played a key role in growing Uganda’s energy sector. The company has done a wonderful job. Power has been able to reach far areas which was not the case then,” she said.

She however challenged both parties to the concession agreements to ensure a smooth transition of all the relevant responsibilities and asset handover in close coordination with the ministry.

Nankabirwa added that a joint committee to handle the Eskom Concession has already been constituted to ensure proper planning and management of the end of the concessions to ensure seamless handover of the operations and assets.