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“Who is ready to say, ‘Light is done’?” Ugandans share hilarious comments and memes after ‘Yaka’ is rebranded as ‘Light’

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March 31, 2025
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The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has introduced “Light” as the new name for electricity vending, replacing the popular “Yaka” as Umeme Limited’s 20-year concession comes to an end, with Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) taking over the role.

According to Energy Minister Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Ugandans will, effective tomorrow, April 1, 2025, find “UEDCL Light” on telecom menus when purchasing electricity.

The rebranding of Yaka to Light has attracted the attention of many Ugandans, who have shared hilarious memes and comments on social media. Ugandans are always known for finding the lighter or comical side of everything.

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Below are some of the funniest memes and comments.

The creative who came up with "Light" as a replacement for "Yaka" pic.twitter.com/q4TewfMsWP

— Useful Idiot (@ZeeroBrain) March 31, 2025

Hello, Customer Care, I have failed to load light. https://t.co/tgldGWvc7c

— Solomon King #FreeBesigye (@solomonking) March 31, 2025

Tooth pastes – Colgate
Detergents- Omo
Petrol Stations – Shell
"Light" – Yaka pic.twitter.com/skKv3WGR7T

— OTIM Uncensored 😎 (@otahim) March 31, 2025

Mwami, ‘light’ yaweddeko!

Reply like a traditional man!! 😂😂

— Milly Nassolo Kikomeko (@Milly_nassolo) March 31, 2025

Yaka is done

Now it's Light is done, yooo this is stupid😂😂 https://t.co/xyfK3cDuAe

— Newman Joseph (@Nueman13) March 31, 2025

Go and buy me “light” sounds weird, we’re going to stick with the yaka word till eternity.

— Jeff (@jefff256) March 31, 2025

If Ugandans still refer to Airtel as Celtel, why does @UEDCLTD think that our people can easily switch from #Yaka to Light? 🤣🌚 pic.twitter.com/jShRw27BSk

— Nahurira Ronald (@RonNahurira) March 31, 2025

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