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The Nimule Bridge, a key crossing point that connects South Sudan and Uganda.
The Mayor of Nimule Municipality has confirmed that electricity from Uganda has been extended to the border town, with household registration for the service already underway and date for the official commissioning to be announced.
Speaking to Eye Radio on Tuesday, Longa said the Nimule Electricity Project is not yet operational, as it awaits official commissioning by the national government.
The project is the result of an agreement between the South Sudan and Ugandan governments and runs parallel to a power grid connecting Uganda to Juba via Nimule town.
Residents who have begun registering for electricity have expressed jubilation and gratitude, with many thanking President Salva Kiir and the Eastern Equatoria State government.
Longa noted that the extension of electricity aligns with the SPLM’s historical agenda of bringing basic services closer to communities.
“The power extension will create job opportunities, improve local services, and support small businesses in Nimule,” the mayor said.
The initiative traces back to 2017, when South Sudan and Uganda reached an understanding to extend electricity to border towns, including Nimule, Kaya, and Kajo-Keji.
Construction of the first electricity poles began in October 2019. The project was originally scheduled for completion within seven months but was delayed for unspecified reasons.
Last year, on 2 December 2025, the European Union earmarked €40 million to support the extension of electricity from Uganda to South Sudan. Pelle Enarson, EU Head of Mission to South Sudan, announced the grant following discussions with the Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny.
The Nimule Electricity Project is part of a broader regional plan under the East Africa Community Power Pool Agreement, which calls for member states to share electricity to boost development across the region.
Officials hope that the project will not only enhance economic opportunities in Nimule but also serve as a model for future cross-border power initiatives in South Sudan.
