Uganda power lines.
Uganda's Limping Energy Sector
The power sector is facing arguably its sharpest criticism since the government liberalised the industry in 1999.-
Uganda: Power Cuts Cause 150 Hospital Deaths
Monitor, 29 January 2012
More than one hundred fifty people have died in Jinja Referral Hospital in the last six month due to unstable power supply and load shedding, hospital authority have said. Read more »
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Uganda: Nation's Limping Electricity Sector
Monitor, 27 January 2012
The power sector is facing arguably its sharpest criticism since the government liberalised the industry in 1999. Manufacturers and the private sector, though agreeable to the need… Read more »
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Uganda: Umeme's Tariffs Woes
Independent (Kampala), 20 January 2012
The government announcement of a new electricity tariff regime on Jan.12 could still backfire but, on paper, it looks like a perfect stroke. Part of the problem is that the tariff… Read more »
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The Energy Regulator says the increase was inevitable as government could not afford to continue dishing out Shs396 Billion in subsidies to power generators and distributors. Read more »
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Power distribution company, Umeme, is planning to reduce public pressure by limiting load-shedding in areas that are likely to strike but switching off those regarded as passive. Read more »
