UEDCL electricity tariffs 2026 – how much is one unit of Yaka?

Electricity tariffs in Uganda are set every quarter by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). Domestic (home) customers pay a stepped tariff – the price per unit (kWh) depends on how many units you have used in the month.

Domestic tariff, October–December 2026

*The lifeline rate applies to customers whose average use over the past 6 months is 100 kWh per month or less.

The cooking tariff for units 81–150 was UGX 412 in Q3 2026; confirm the Q4 figure on UEDCL's approved tariffs page. Tariffs exclude VAT where it applies.

How tariffs have changed in 2026

Example: what does UGX 50,000 buy?

For a lifeline customer at the start of the month (no units bought yet):

• First 15 units × 250 = UGX 3,750
• Next 65 units (16–80) × 779.4 = UGX 50,661 — so UGX 46,250 left buys about 59 more units
• Total ≈ 74 units

Try our Yaka units calculator for your own amount.

Tip: because the cooking tariff (81–150 units) is cheaper, households that use electric cookers pay less per unit after their first 80 units each month.

Frequently asked questions

How much is one unit of electricity in Uganda?

For most homes, UGX 779.4 per unit (Oct–Dec 2026), except the first 15 units for lifeline customers (UGX 250) and units 81–150 (cooking tariff, UGX 412).

Why do I get fewer units at the start of the month?

You don't – lifeline customers actually get their cheapest 15 units first. But units 16–80 are charged at the full rate.