Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a parastatal company whose primary purpose is to distribute electric power to domestic and commercial end-users in Uganda, at and below 33 kilovolts.[2] This role was sub-leased to Umeme for a 20-year concession that ends in 2025.[3]
| Type | Parastatal |
|---|---|
| Industry | Power distribution |
| Founded | April 1, 2001 |
| Headquarters | 6th Floor, UEDCL Tower 37 Nakasero Road Kampala, Uganda |
Key people | Francis Tumuheirwe Chairman Joseph Katera Managing Director[1] |
| Products | Electricity, electric poles |
| Website | Homepage |
Location
The headquarters of UEDCL are on the sixth floor of UEDCL Towers, 37 Nakasero Road, Nakasero Hill, in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[4] The coordinates of the company headquarters are 0°19'35.0"N, 32°34'38.0"E (Latitude:0.326390; Longitude:32.577222).[5]
History
UEDCL was established in 2001 by an act of the Ugandan parliament following the break-up of the Uganda Electricity Board. In 2005, Umeme took over the majority of assets and responsibilities of UEDCL for a period of 20 years on a concessionary basis.[2][6]
In 2018, the Natural Resources Committee of the Ugandan Parliament weighed the benefits and consequences of terminating that concession earlier than 2025. The committee was informed by Joseph Katera, the UEDCL managing director, that the government needed to invest at least US$100 million on an annual basis, to maintain on-going operations. Another US$330 million break-up fee would be due to Umeme at the time of premature termination.[7]
Operations
During the period of the concession to Umeme, UEDCL has the following operations:[2][6] (a) Monitor Umeme's adherence to the terms of the concession (b) Maintain and operate the off-grid power networks in Moyo, Adjumani, and Moroto (c) Supervise the completion of the grid-expansion projects that were under construction by the Rural Electrification Network, a sister government agency, at the time the Umeme concession was initialized (d) Maintain, operate, and manage the electric pole treatment plant at Lugogo in Central Kampala.[2][6]
Governance
UEDCL is governed by a seven-person board of directors whose chairman is Francis Tumuheirwe. Other Board of directors include James Banabe Isingoma, Dr. May Ssengendo, Habib Zaitun, Mr. Kalanguka Kayondho, Godfrey Turyahikayo & Christopher Mugisha. The Company's managing director is Paul Mwesigwa.[8]
References
- Mangula, George (14 April 2018). "Government Won't Take Over UMEME – UEDCL Official". Uganda: Eagle Uganda. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- Advertisement (10 February 2016). "Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- UEDCL (11 October 2016). "Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited: About Us". Kampala: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- UEDCL. "Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited: UEDCL Contacts". Kampala: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).
- Google (11 October 2016). "Location of The Headquarters of Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- UEDCL (11 October 2016). "Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited: Welcome to UEDCL". Kampala: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- Kasemiire, Christine (24 April 2018). "What it would take to replace Umeme". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- UEDCL (11 October 2016). "The Board of Directors of UEDCL". Kampala: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). Retrieved 11 October 2016.
External links
- UEDCL Homepage
- Electricity Firms Face Staffing Challenges As of 8 September 2015.
