Kyama, Eric2026-05-222026-05-222017-11-10https://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/3411Newspaper ArticleIn 2011, electricity distribution Umeme launched the prepayment system, commonly know as Yaka, to allow customer conveniently manage and control their electricity cost better. Before launching it country wide, a pilot study about prepayment metering solution was conducted in the areas of Kitintale, Mbuya, Mutungo, Luzira and surrounding areas to assess the impact of the system on Umeme's business operations,enPrepayment system curbs power theft.Article