Umeme Yaka is the largest electricity distributor in the country. it is a prepaid system replacing the old post-paid UMEME electricity system. We all need access to this innovation. Therefore, this article guides you on how to get UMEME Yaka installed or connected on your premises.
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Requirements to Get UMEME Yaka Installed
- Digital Wiring Certificate
- Copy of proof of ownership or tenancy.
- A well-filled connection application form.
- Copy of a valid National ID.
- The duly filled way leaves the consent form.
- Copy of certificate of incorporation.
- Inspection and Connection fees.
- Copy of list of directors and their contacts as shown in the articles of association
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The Process to Get UMEME Yaka Installed
First things first, ensure that the premises are well built and properly wired by an experienced electrician from the electricity company. Once you are all set with that, go ahead and follow this step-by-step guide;
Step 1: Application
Visit the nearest UMEME offices. Request for Yaka connection forms then fill in the application form accurately. You can also choose to register or apply for Yaka online through the Umeme Yaka Mobile app.
Step 2: Pay Inspection
The UMEME team will visit the premises to verify if the wiring and earthing conform to the required standards upon payment of inspection fees within two working days. Pay inspection fees/survey fees through the bank and mobile money payment methods. This is what you are supposed to pay depending on the category;
- Domestic/Residential 41,300
- Ordinary Commercial (Shops & Kiosks) 47,200
- Three Phase – Time Of Use – 88,500
- KVA – 118,000
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Step 3: Final Payment & Connections
After the inspection is complete and a digital wiring certificate is issued, the consumer must pay connection fees to proceed with the Yaka connection. Upon payment, UMEME will start the connection process and a meter will be availed between 10 to 15 working days. Here is how much you need to pay;
- Connection with No Pole service – UGX 98,000 (ninety-eight thousand shillings only).
- Pole Service with Connection– UGX 326,000 (three hundred twenty-six thousand shillings only).
- Security deposit for domestic consumers of single-phase supply– UGX 100,000 (one hundred thousand shillings only).
- Commercial consumer of single-phase supply and three-phase ordinary supply – UGX 200,000 ( two hundred thousand shillings only).
- Domestic (Prepaid) – 326,000
- Commercial Single Phase (Prepaid) 326,000
- New Connection Fees (Non-Standard Connection)
- Commercial Three Phase (TOU) – Cost after survey with a security deposit of 200,000
- Industrial KVA – Cost after survey with a security deposit of 1,000,000
How to Contact UMEME Customer Care
In case you need thorough help with getting UMEME services connected to your premises then you should consider UMEME’s customer care guidance. Here is how;
Call Toll-Free: 0800 285285 or 0800 385395
WhatsApp: 0772285285
Email: [email protected]