AMDA Unveils Benchmarking Report on Africa’s Minigrid Sector

AMDA releases 3rd edition of Benchmarking Africa's Minigrids Report, highlighting growth, challenges, and opportunities in Africa's minigrid sector LUSAKA, Zambia — ...

Zambia aims to electrify 8.5 million lives by 2030 with off-grid solar systems, reducing reliance on hydropower and promoting energy access

Off-Grid Solar Systems to Bring Light to 8.5 Million Zambians by 2030

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

01/04/2025

Zambia aims to electrify 8.5 million lives by 2030 with off-grid solar systems, reducing reliance on hydropower and promoting energy access LUSAKA, ...

Minister Nankabirwa emphasized the need for Umeme to "finish strong" as the company's concession ends on April 1, 2025. She encouraged the company to minimize outages and ensure a smooth transition.

DARKNESS LOOMS: Umeme demands $234 million buyout as Parliament approves $118 million

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

27/03/2025

Minister Nankabirwa emphasized the need for Umeme to "finish strong" as the company's concession ends on April 1, 2025. She ...

FINISH STRONG! Nankabirwa calls out Umeme over power outages ahead of concession termination

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

27/03/2025

Minister Nankabirwa emphasized the need for Umeme to "finish strong" as the company's concession ends on April 1, 2025. She ...

To prepare for Umeme’s exit, government has already embarked on preparing the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to take over Umeme’s role of power distribution in the country.

Energy Ministry Nankabirwa reassures on staffing, service quality ahead of Umeme takeover

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/03/2025

Uganda's Energy Minister, Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, launches the country's first public electric vehicle charging station in Kampala, marking ...

Dr Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Uganda's Minister of Energy and Mineral Development

Energy Minister reassures on Umeme takeover

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/03/2025

Uganda's Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa KAMPALA, Uganda — Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa reassured the nation Wednesday that the Ministry of ...

Uganda Businesses Brace for Electricity Handover as UEDCL Prepares to Take Over From Umeme

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

09/03/2025

To prepare for Umeme’s exit, government has already embarked on preparing the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to take ...

UECCC Managing Director Roy Nyamutale Baguma

UECCC launches ORIO Mini Hydropower project to boost rural electrification

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

29/01/2025

UECCC Managing Director Roy Nyamutale Baguma The Uganda Energy Credit Capitalization Company (UECCC) has launched the ORIO Mini Hydropower Project, ...

Power Line Uganda-South Sudan power interconnection project secures $182.1 million funding from AfDB and EU, set for completion by 2028.

Uganda-South Sudan power line project hits another snag

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

30/10/2024

The 400kV Olwiyo-Juba Transmission Line picks up power from Olwiyo Substation, which is already operational at 132 kV JUBA, South ...

President Yoweri Museveni arrives at the 62nd Independence Day celebrations in Busia, Uganda, where he addressed the nation and marked the country's significant milestone. The President's presence underscored Uganda's progress and resilience.

FULL SPEECH: President Yoweri Museveni’s 62nd Independence Day Address

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

09/10/2024

President Yoweri Museveni arrives at the 62nd Independence Day celebrations in Busia, Uganda, where he addressed the nation and marked ...

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