Electricity demand increased by 9 percent in the half year ended June, according to Umeme.
In details published together with its half year financial results, Umeme noted that the electricity sector has remained resilient amid a number of economic challenges due to the full reopening of the economy in January. .
The increase, Umeme said was key in increasing its electricity sales, which rose by 3.2 percent to Shs876.4b from Shs849.2b in the same period in 2021.