Posta Uganda this year went digital when it launched e-posta addresses for Ugandans. Just like we have seen MTN and Airtel introducing Virtual debit cards that enable Ugandans to shop online, Posta Uganda has also introduced e-posta addresses that Ugandans can use to receive mails and parcels from here and abroad. This article will help you on how to get yourself a virtual postal address (eposta) in Uganda.
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Benefits you will enjoy with the new virtual e-posta address
With the new virtual e-posta addresses, Every Ugandan can own an e-posta address. It is now easy for Ugandans to send and receive mails, parcels, packages from here and other countries.
It is easy to apply for e-posta addresses since it is done online and payments are transacted via mobile money. E-posta Uganda makes it easy for you to track your packages wherever they have reached, as well as requesting for them to be delivered to your doorstep.
Not like the old posta box (addresses) that cost 80,000UGX annually, the new virtual e-posta addresses cost only 20,000UGX annually which makes it cheaper for smaller businesses to own one. Of late, these posta boxes were only owned by schools, and well-established and developed businesses that can afford the charges. Another interesting thing is that you can choose to pay for 5 years (100,000UGX) at once.
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What you may need to know
- A box shall not be rented by more than one person at the same time.
- Delivery or mail into a box is in all respects deemed equivalent to personal delivery to the addressee.
- A Post box shall not be rented in a fictitious name or for an improper purpose.
- Any mail erroneously placed, or which due to an incorrect address is sorted into a box it was not intended for, must be returned to the Post Office without delay endorsed with the words “Not for Box No.” written on the address side of the envelop.
- For Boxes that have Locks, no lock or key may be replaced by the renter or any other person. Repairs and replacements of locks and keys are the mandate of Posta Uganda at the expense of the renter, and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by Posta Uganda from time to time. Renters are also not permitted to make additional keys, as these are supplied by Posta Uganda upon payment of the requisite fees.
- The duration of the lease period shall be for a period of one year and on the expiration of any rental period Posta Uganda may, at its sole discretion refuse to re-let a box to any renter without assigning any reason for so doing.
- Upon completion of one year, and on payment of box rental renewal fees by the renter, Posta Uganda shall renew the lease of a rental box for a further term of 12 months.
- During the lease period the renter shall be paying a yearly rental fee; The rental fees shall be due and payable after 12 months. Renewal must be done within 21st after expiry of the rent period.
- If for any reason whatsoever, the yearly rental fee shall remain unpaid after 21 days mentioned in 9 above, Posta Uganda reserves the right to terminate the lease and the box shall be repossessed forthwith and consequently allocated without any reference to the renter in default. Notwithstanding the termination of the lease, Posta Uganda shall have the right to demand for the full payment of the yearly rentals in arrears.
- Posta Uganda shall have the right to revise the yearly rental fee as it deems fit.
- The Post Office Box address remains the property of Posta Uganda rentable to individuals, companies, Organizations, or any other Party and therefore Posta Uganda reserves the right to re-allocate withdraw and /or change any box number, without notice to the renter as and when the need arises.
- The lease of the Post box (Virtual or Physical) shall terminate by either party giving 30 days’ notice for any reason whatsoever or none, provided that; where the termination is at the instance of the renter, lease shall terminate forthwith. However, the renter shall not be entitled to a refund for the remaining period of the lease.
- Posta Uganda has the right to terminate the use of a box if any of the above conditions are not complied with by the user, or if in its opinion, the box is being used for an improper or unlawful purpose.
- Posta Uganda reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions.
Getting started with e-posta Uganda
- Navigate to Posta Uganda signup portal
- Click “create Account” in the top right corner of the screen if you are using a computer.
- You will need to fill the form that appears in order to register.
- Now provide your email and password in order to login into your account.
- You will be able to see the full details of posta in your dashboard.