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UMEME donates blood to Bomb blast victims  


July 29, 2010-Kampala


UMEME Uganda's main electricity distribution company has today donated over 36 liters of blood in a blood donation drive to the survivors of the kyandondo rugby club and Ethiopia village bombings. This drive is the first of a number of donation exercises that will be held at the Company's offices in Kampala and the respective regions of their business operations.

"We were deeply saddened by the events on the night of July 11, a day that was full of joy and happiness was turned into sorrow and misery. As a corporate we felt that we could assist some of the injured still in hospital by giving blood. UMEME employees were eager to do this and quickly mobilized themselves to stand with fellow Ugandans that had been affected." Says Charlotte Kemigyisha UMEME'S Corporate Communications Manager.

The Uganda Red Cross society welcomed the kind gesture of UMEME and appealed to all Ugandans to donate blood if they can not only to benefit the survivors of the bomb blast but also counter the low deficit of blood that the Nation is facing.

"We are grateful to UMEME for their donation for it will go along way to add life to many Ugandans who are in desperate need for it"

UMEME is the first corporate organization to come out and respond to the needs of those affected by the bomb blasts that shocked the nation.

UMEME launches Bulk Metering in Lira
April 20, 2010-Kampala
 
 
 
 
 

In a bid to provide equal opportunities and  fair competition among its customers, improve service delivery and provide  electricity at affordable rates;
 
UMEME Ltd has invested over 8O million Uganda shillings  to upgrade the status of small scale industries in Lira who normally operate at  code 20 Tariff with higher rates to code 30 with comparatively lower rates usually  enjoyed by heavy industries metered at high voltage.

 

UMEME Ltd has also financed  the upgrading of over 1km route length of 3-phase network, installed a 500kva  distribution transformer to support an existing 200kva transformer, this  increases the total capacity to 700kva and a 11kV metering transformer complete  with bulk supply KVA digital was installed at the substation. 


Speaking at the official launch  UMEME's Area Manager for Northern Uganda Ms.  Muhanga Elizabeth thanked the members of the Association for coming on board  with the bulk metering project and reminded them that it was a win-win  situation for both the company and the Association for it is going to enable  them reduce their electricity costs with the new code 20 tariff giving them a  competitive advantage with Mukwano industries which production is on a large  scale plus help the company cut down on commercial losses 


The Lira RDC Mrs. Paco Oto  Joan thanked UMEME for the work they have done to benefit the maize millers of  lira who are the main food source for the people in Northern   Uganda, Kenya  and Sudan.  She also expressed great admiration for the work that the company has done  since it was established noting that they had inherited a badly tainted image and  have worked hard to change the negative perception that company has.

The bulk metering  innovation has previously been implemented for a group of Millers in Kisenyi; a  Kampala suburb, whose power bills reduced by over 50%, Bugolobi Market traders,  Makerere University Kampala among others.		 
 
 
 
 

UMEME reaches out to Bududa

 
As part of UMEME's Corporate Social Responsibility  and in response to the Uganda Red Cross' appeal to assist fellow Ugandans  afflicted by the landslides in Bududa, Eastern Uganda,  UMEME donated UGX 10 million  to the Uganda Red Cross Society to aid the disaster-stricken people in Bududa  District.       The relief aid by UMEME targeted  the landslide victims and survivors in Bududa and surrounding areas that have  been affected with emphasis being put to the vulnerable children in the area.
     
 On Saturday 20th  March a delegation of UMEME staff led by the corporate communications Manager  Charlotte Kemigyisha made their way to Bududa where they distributed items to  the children.
               
This was aimed at  reaching out to the survivors who were affected by the landslides.  UMEME staff also toured the make shift class  room set up by UNICEF and distributed stationery to the children to aid their  learning process. The children were happy with the items received and thanked  UMEME for the effort.
As part of its community responsibility  initiatives, UMEME powered the settlement camp where displaced persons have  been living in the dark posing a security risk to the entire camp."As part of our nationalistic duty to develop  this economy we were saddened by the disaster that befell bududa'' Charles  Chapman, the Managing Director said. 		         
 

The corporate  communications Manager also said that UMEME will be providing free electricity  to the settlement camp for a month to ease the survivors stay there.

During the month of october,an international trade show was held at lugogo,near kampala at whic h umeme displayed its brand in their parmanent house at the show ground.
Hundreds of customers visited umeme's stall during the event which was organised by the uganda manufuctures association from 6th up to 12th october. The occasion attracted exhibitors from africa and other parts of the world.
Umeme's stall was fully branded in the coorperate colors.
The occasion was an opportunity for Umeme to listen on a one to one to the enthusiastic customers who visited the trade fair.
     
Umeme showcased energy saving using diferent categories of globes as well as displaying the different energy meters on the system.
The electric safety, dangers of illegal connections,power theft and energy loss in particular were some of the key issues the staff explained in greater detail.
Inside the Umeme Stall
 
School children, who are the Company's main target in the safety campaigns, visited the stall in large numbers. Our staff were happy to equip the children with safety tips following which they gave out flyers about safety and energy saving.
       The event portrayed the desired brand of the Company and disseminated the appropriate information to our customers.
 




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