By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Government of Uganda is providing electricity connections at a subsidized fee of only Shs30,000 for one-pole and no-pole connections in a, ‘LIGHT KU LAYISI,’ promotion.
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited, (UEDCL) made the announcement today, Friday, 15th August, 2025 in its X-Account.
To benefit from this subsidy, a customer should follow the following steps:
First step is to have the premises wired by a wireman accredited by Electricity Regulatory Authority who will issue a digital wiring certificate to your registered mobile phone.
Visit selfservicepro.uedcl.co.ug to apply for a new electricity connection with the following, Copy of a National ID, Digital Wiring Certificate, Wayleave permission (where applicable) and a sketch map to the premises. You will receive a tracking number and login details via SMS or email.
Pay the inspection fee of Shs23,600 against your work request number e.g E1020xxxxxx through mobile money or any accredited partner bank.
Once the inspection is successful and approved, pay Shs6,400 for preloaded customer energy units, after which their teams will connect the premises.
UEDCL warns customers against paying this money to any individual except via mobile money and accredited partner banks.
