{"id":65810,"date":"2026-08-10T07:59:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T07:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=65810"},"modified":"2026-08-10T07:59:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T07:59:55","slug":"president-kiir-receives-auditor-generals-report-on-jedco-reaffirms-energy-reform-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=65810","title":{"rendered":"President Kiir Receives Auditor General&#8217;s Report on JEDCO, Reaffirms Energy Reform Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\np.has-drop-cap:first-letter {\n    font-size: 3.2em !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n    float: left !important;\n    line-height: 0.85 !important;\n    margin-right: 10px !important;\n    margin-top: 3px !important;\n    margin-bottom: -2px !important;\n    color: #DC2626 !important;\n    font-family: \"Georgia\", \"Times New Roman\", serif !important;\n    text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<figure style=\"margin:0 0 25px 0;padding:0;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/op.gov.ss\/storage\/news\/85385a2b-91cc-453f-8d28-3be7cba70894.webp\" alt=\"President Kiir Receives Auditor General's Report on JEDCO, Reaffirms Energy Reform Agenda - South Sudan - Office of the President\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;max-width:800px;border-radius:8px;display:block;margin:0 auto;\" \/>\n    <figcaption style=\"text-align:center;color:#6B7280;font-size:13px;margin-top:8px;font-style:italic;\">President Kiir Receives Auditor General&#8217;s Report on JEDCO, Reaffirms Energy Reform Agenda \u2014 Official image from the Office of the President, Republic of South Sudan, as published via op.gov.ss and republished by Juba Global News Network, your trusted source for news from South Sudan and the East African region.<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">JUBA, August 7, 2026 &ndash; The President of the Republic His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit on Friday received the 2025 statutory annual audit report on the Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) from Auditor General Steven Wondu, in a move expected to support ongoing reforms in the country&#8217;s energy sector.<\/p>\r\n<p>Wondu highlighted that the president has consistently expressed concern over the state of electricity supply across South Sudan. He noted that the findings of the audit would assist the Head of State in making informed and concrete decisions regarding the performance and future of JEDCO.<\/p>\r\n<p>President Kiir has reiterated his commitment to implementing far-reaching reforms aimed at improving electricity generation, distribution, and access across the country as part of the government&#8217;s broader development agenda.<\/p>\r\n<p>During the meeting, President Kiir and Auditor General Wondu also exchanged views on key economic and monetary issues as the government continues to pursue extensive economic reforms.<\/p>\r\n<p>Earlier this year, President Kiir established a committee to review the power purchase agreement between the government and Ezra Construction and Development Group, particularly on performance of the Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO), with the aim of improving efficiency, affordability, and service delivery in the power sector.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><em>This article is based on official sources. 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