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Umeme Limited

Uganda's electricity distributor

Uganda , Kampala Founded 2005 1001-5000 Website

Operating Since2005 (21y)

About Umeme Limited

Umeme Limited is Uganda's largest electricity distribution company, listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE: UMEME) and the Nairobi Securities Exchange, distributing electricity to over 1.8 million customers across Uganda under a 20-year concession.

Contact

umeme.co.ug

Quick Facts

CountryUganda

Founded2005

TypeCorporate

ModelB2B2C

Team Size1001-5000

Operating In

Uganda

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