How To Get Electricity In Uganda
Electricity is a fundamental form of energy observable in positive and negative forms that occurs naturally (as in lightning) or is produced (as in a generator) and that is expressed in terms of the movement and interaction of electrons.
Steps To Get Electricity In Uganda
STEP 1
APPLICATION & REGISTRATION
Apply Online. Pay inspection fees through our payment channels (Mobile money & banks)
Step 2
INSPECTION
Upon payment of inspection fees, our team will visit you for inspection of premises within 2 days
STEP 3
PAYMENT & CONNECTION
Upon successful inspection, You will pay connection fees and a meter will be installed within 10-15 days upon receipt of payment by Umeme.
CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
- Copy of national ID or passport
- Wiring certificate
- Wayleave- permission from landowners through which the line will pass (if applicable)
- Company seal and certificate of incorporation (for companies)
- Trading license for sole proprietorships
STANDARD CHARGES
* See below definition of tariff types
Inspection Fees
| Description | Inspection Fees |
| a) Domestic / Residential | UGX 41,300 |
| b) Ordinary Commercial e.g. Shops/Kiosks | UGX 41,300 |
| c) Three Phase – Time of Use | UGX 88,500 |
| d) Three phase – KVA | UGX 118,000 |
1. New Connection Fees (Standard/ Single phase no pole and one pole connections)
| Meter type | ERA Approved VAT Incl costs (UGX) |
| a) Wireless split meter – No pole | UGX 720,883 |
| b) Bare Conductor Wireless split meter – One Pole | UGX 2,387,472 |
| c) ABC Conductor Wireless split meter – One Pole | UGX 2,741,188 |
2. New Connection Fees (Non-standard and three phase connections)
| New connection fees (Non-Standard Connection) | Connection Fees Chargeable |
| a) 2 pole and more connections – single phase | Cost after survey |
| b) Commercial-Three Phase (TOU) | Cost after survey |
| c) Industrial – KVA | Cost after survey |
1. Domestic: LowVoltage supplied at 240 volts e.g.residential houses, salons, shops, kiosks etc.
2. Commercial: Single phase low voltage load e.g. supermarkets, restaurants, clinics etc.
3. Commercial: Three Phase low voltage below 100 Amperes e.g. small scale industries, fuel pumps, millers etc.
4. Industrial: Low & High voltage of 415 volts with maximum demand up to 500kVA and 11000 volts or 33,000 volts with maximum demand exceeding 500 kVA but up to 10,000 kVA respectively. Mainly used by large scale industries.