Company Profile
Umeme Limited is Uganda's leading electricity distribution company, cross-listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The company operates a 20-year concession from the Government of Uganda for the distribution and supply of electricity, serving over 1.6 million customers across domestic and industrial segments.
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What is Umeme Limited?
Umeme Limited (UMME.KE) is a Utilities company listed on NSE in Kenya. This company profile summarizes its issuer details, fundamentals, market links and investor access routes on mystocks.africa.
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Fundamentals
Current Share Price
KSh7.56
Market Cap
KSh13.60B
P/E Ratio
-0.02x
EPS
KSh-425.0744
Dividend Yield
2643.00%
Dividend/Share
KSh222
Shares Outstanding
1,620,000,000
Share Performance
1W
-1.41%
1M
-3.67%
3M
+6.33%
6M
+5.79%
YTD
+5.53%
1Y
-50.00%
Company Details
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Umeme Limited Frequently Asked Questions
How can I buy Umeme Limited (UMME.KE) shares?
You can buy Umeme Limited (UMME.KE) shares on mystocks.africa. Open an account, complete KYC verification, fund your USD account, and place an order from as little as USD 10 — no local broker or Kenya bank account required.
What exchange is Umeme Limited listed on?
Umeme Limited (UMME.KE) is listed on the NSE in Kenya. mystocks.africa provides direct access to NSE listings with USD settlement.
What sector does Umeme Limited operate in?
Umeme Limited (UMME.KE) operates in the Utilities sector. You can review its profile and invest in UMME.KE on mystocks.africa.
Can I invest in UMME.KE from outside Kenya?
Yes. mystocks.africa lets global and diaspora investors access NSE listings including UMME.KE through a single digital account with USD settlement, so you do not need an on-the-ground presence in Kenya.
What is the minimum investment in Umeme Limited?
You can invest in UMME.KE from as little as USD 10 on mystocks.africa, subject to the prevailing share price on the NSE. A standard 0.75% platform fee applies to executions.
Does Umeme Limited pay dividends?
If Umeme Limited declares a dividend, the proceeds are credited to your mystocks.africa USD account after any applicable withholding tax for Kenya. Dividend history and declarations, when available, are shown on the portfolio dashboard.
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