NUP manifesto 2026-2031; Pg. 40

Introduce an amendment to the VAT Act to remove VAT on electricity consumers, effective 1st July, 2026. This shall be to reduce the tariff for the category of consumers from almost UGX 900 (USD 25 cents) to UGX 750 (approximately USD 20 cents).

Promise Tracking Details

Indicator (K): Status of VAT exemption on electricity for consumers.
Target (L): Reduce electricity tariff for the affected category from ~Shs. 900 to Shs. 750, effective 1st July 2026.
Delivery Method (M): Legislation / Bill proposed, Programme / Project rollout, Administrative reform / Institutional change
Sub-sector (I): Electrification access & infrastructure
Location/Context (D): Manifesto / Document – written form.
Source Type (C): Manifesto
Evidence Links (P): View evidence
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