Scheduled Tariff Cut Becomes Effective
November 1 marked the date Juba Electricity Distribution Company pledged to begin lower tariffs, following President Salva Kiir’s directive early this year.
Ceremony Signals Quiet Rollout
An official launch remained unclear by press time, yet industry figures reportedly gathered for a brief ceremony in the capital.
Attendees included Energy Ministry undersecretary Engineer Matthew Ashwil Mawien, JEDCO managing director Engineer Joseph Kur Ajok and Ezra Group chief executive Simson Tekia.
Republican Order Shapes Policy
Ezra Group earlier indicated the tariff cut would align with a Republican Order designed to relieve households and businesses in Juba.
Systems Recalibrated for New Pricing
JEDCO project manager James Akwi stated the company had reconfigured sales systems, reorganised operations and reviewed its power-purchase agreement to prepare.
Consumers Await Visible Savings
Despite these steps, the utility had not yet confirmed whether meters now reflect the promised rates, leaving consumers watchful.
Small-shop owners and families interviewed expressed optimism that lighter bills will materialise soon, describing current costs as a heavy burden.
Balancing Affordability and Investment
JEDCO officials argue the review seeks equilibrium between affordable service and investor returns, a balance observers say is crucial for grid expansion.