Umeme Uganda limited to roll out prepaid metering

In A bid To Reduce on the Issue of the Rampant Power Thefts amongst Ugandans,  Umeme Limited is to Roll out prepaid metering.. 

 And they plan to make it mandatory according to CEO chap man. Well he claims that 80%  of consumers in uganda are asking for prepaid metering for good planning and expenditure.

But is This A good Idea??

Prepaid metering has it's own issues as many Uganda power consummers ain't happy with the service. 

chap man should know that customers in areas were prepaid metering was installed already are crying foul as the electricity budget has gone high.

What are some of the PROBLEMS WITH THE UMEME PREPAID.

When it rains,power switches off and it's the umeme techicians to come and restore power.
The prepaid meter runs even when its not being used.