Uganda, Feb. 25 -- Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is set to spend $110m (about Shs420b) on new procurement after the takeover from Umeme on March 1, 2025.

This follows the government's decision not to give Umeme an extension of its contract. Mr Paul Mwesigwa, the UEDCL managing director, recently revealed during a media briefing that the money will be used to replace worn out Umeme infrastructure.

Mr Mwesigwa also advised local suppliers to always know the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) rules while applying for bids. He noted that the government has stopped issuing international bids on equipment manufactured in the country as they promote the Buy Uganda Build Uganda (Bubu) policy.

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