Umeme kicks off Yaka meter upgrade works

Umeme kicks off Yaka meter upgrade works 

Umeme Limited, the major electricity distributor, has officially started the upgrade of all prepaid electricity vending/metering systems, a project aimed at meeting the global metering standards and deadline of November 2024. Last week the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development announced that the current Yaka meters would stop dispensing electricity in November unless upgraded to be compatible with the new vending system.

Umeme assures that the upgrade project will be completed on time and that it will be a seamless experience. This upgrade aligns with the global transition to the Standard Transfer Specification (STS)2 Token Identifier (TID) standards for prepayment electricity vending and metering systems.

The Standard Transfer Specification is the global standard for the transfer of electricity and other utility prepayment tokens, ensuring interoperability between system components from different manufacturers. The initiative also promises better efficiency and security of prepayment systems, ensuring that the customers have access to reliable and modern services.