UEDCL is mandated to develop, own, and operate the electricity distribution network at 33kV and below, in accordance with the Licenses for Sale and Distribution of Electricity issued by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). UEDCL’s core functions are derived from the Electricity Act 1999 (Amended 2022), The Public Enterprises Reform and Divestiture Act 1993 and the Uganda Energy Policy 2023.
The other mandates of the post-concession UEDCL were:
- To operate and distribute electricity in the off-grid stations of Moyo, Moroto and Adjumani that were running on diesel generation at the time. These areas have since
been connected to main grid, and UEDCL continues to be a distribution operator. In addition, the company operates these areas along with other areas in the country, structured in eight (8) service territories. The pole treatment plant was not vested under Umeme Limited and as such remained under direct operation of UEDCL. - The company implements project works that involve extension of electricity distribution grid to selected rural areas funding from MEMD. Execution of these projects is governed by the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the
Company and the Ministry. - Managing the Pole Treatment Plant;
- Positioning itself to take over operations of electricity distribution business at the
earliest time possible.
The detail of UEDCL’s mandate is vividly spelt out in the license terms and conditions given by ERA.