South Sudan secures $267 million for Ugandan electricity
The funding will extend power from Nimule to Juba and other major towns, aiming to boost reliability and affordability.
South Sudan's Ministry of Finance and Planning and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have agreed on $267 million to extend electricity from Uganda into the country. The project, launched on Wednesday, will bring power from Nimule to Juba and other major towns, improving supply reliability and affordability. This initiative aims to integrate South Sudan's power grid with Uganda's through a new interconnection.
Benjamin Ayali Koyongwa, the Finance Ministry's Undersecretary for Planning, thanked the AfDB and partners for their support during the launch. Fouzia Haji of the AfDB stated that electricity is vital for households and businesses and will support economic development in both nations. The launch was attended by officials from the Ministries of Energy and Dams, and Finance, along with Ugandan representatives.
The project follows the recent commissioning of electricity supply from Uganda to Nimule in Eastern Equatoria State. This extension is part of wider efforts to increase access to reliable electricity in South Sudan via regional power connections. The AfDB noted that electricity is essential for economic growth once the project is completed.
Why it mattersSouth Sudanese households and businesses will benefit from improved electricity supply and affordability.