Presidential Directive Ignites Change
In Juba, electricity bills are poised to drop after President Salva Kiir ordered tariffs cut from 1 November 2025, a move welcomed by households and entrepreneurs alike.
Juba Electricity Distribution Company project manager James Akwi confirmed that the presidential order will be fully respected, describing it as ‘a consumer-centered milestone’ during a media briefing.
Tech Teams Race Against Clock
Engineers have begun reconfiguring vending software and smart meters to accommodate the new prices, a task Akwi says requires meticulous code adjustments and field tests but remains ‘well on schedule’.
Parallel to the software work, JEDCO is reshaping its internal structure to streamline service and cut overheads, ensuring savings are reflected on every receipt.
Revisiting the Power Purchase Deal
Management has opened talks with generation partners to recalibrate the Power Purchase Agreement, safeguarding investor returns while meeting national affordability targets.
Akwi argues that striking this balance will increase grid stability and attract fresh capital into South Sudan’s young energy market.
Countdown to November 1, 2025
JEDCO pledges to finalize the entire process within a month, giving consumers clear notice before topping up their prepaid units under the reduced tariff.
Once active, officials project significant relief for small shops and clinics that rely on steady power yet operate on slim margins.
Wider Economic Ripples
Lower electricity costs are expected to spur night-time commerce, boost digital services and nurture manufacturing ambitions outlined by the Ministry of Finance.
Economic analyst Grace Lado believes the cut ‘could lift consumer confidence at a delicate juncture for South Sudan’s post-conflict recovery’.
Stakeholders Watch Next Steps
Civil society groups urge transparent communication as the rollout nears, calling for updated tariff charts in Arabic and English at all sales points.
For now, JEDCO insists the lights—and public expectations—will stay bright.