What is Yaka Umeme?
Yaka is the prepayment system from Umeme that allows customers to conveniently manage and control their electricity. It works much like buying airtime for your mobile phone line, when the units are used up, the customer can buy more to continue using the service.
How to check Umeme token?
Using the UMEME App to check for your last Yaka Token
- Open UMEME App.
- Select “Yaka Tokens”
- Enter your Yaka Meter number and Press Enter.
- Your last purchased Token details will be retrieved.
How do I know my umeme Yaka meter number?
switch on a bulb near your meter and press #001# > Your power will temporarily go off for a second and come back on. That is proof that the meter is yours. If it doesn’t go off then that meter isn’t yours.
How do I pay for umeme Yaka?
Dial *185# • Select Payments (Pay Bill) • Select Utilities Umeme /TouchPay • Select Yaka! Enter your Yaka! account number • Enter Amount • Enter Mobile Money PIN • Confirm and wait for a verification message.
Who owns Umeme in Uganda?
Ownership
| Rank | Name of Owner | Percentage Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Social Security Fund | 23.20 |
| 2 | Allan Gray | 14.82 |
| 3 | Kimberlite Frontier Africa Master Fund | 8.90 |
| 4 | Utilico Emerging Markets | 8.37 |
What does Umeme stand for?
Umeme means the company registered in Uganda in this name. Sample 1. Umeme means ‘electricity’ in Swahili. It also stands for Understand, Measure, Evolve, Modify, Evaluate, a five step-process that African policy makers are invited to follow to increase renewable energy in their energy mix.
Does Umeme token expire?
The token has expired. It is recommended that you use your tokens within 3 months from the date of purchase.
How much is a Yaka unit?
For the domestic package, it is 3,360 UGX per month; for commercial package it is 3,360 UGX per month; for the medium industrial package it is 22,400 UGX per month and for the large industrial package it is 70,000 UGX per month. Maximum demand charge for the medium industrial package is 16,644 UGX/kVA per month.
How much is a unit of Yaka in Uganda 2021?
A domestic consumer who consumes the low Voltage single phase supplied at 240 volts will have their unit price reduced from UGX 750.9 to UGX 747.5, while a unit for commercial use now costs UGX 616.6 up from UGX 639.8.
What is the meaning of Umeme?
electricity
Umeme means ‘electricity’ in Swahili. It also stands for Understand, Measure, Evolve, Modify, Evaluate, a five step-process that African policy makers are invited to follow to increase renewable energy in their energy mix.
Who is Umeme?
Umeme Limited is Uganda’s main electricity distribution company, listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange and cross listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The Company operates a 20 year electricity distribution concession effective 1st March 2005, from the Government of Uganda.