No more decrees on air: What Kiir’s new order means for officials and Public
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has introduced a far-reaching change to how power is exercised and communicated in South Sudan, ending a long-standing practice in which presidential appointments and dismissals were announced publicly through state media and rapidly circulated on social media. The new directive, issued as Circular No. 01/2026 through the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, […]
South Sudan’s President Kiir orders Juba power tariff reduction
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has directed a reduction in electricity tariffs in Juba, aiming to make power more affordable for households and businesses while safeguarding investor interests. The announcement comes after growing public concern over high electricity costs in the capital. Under the new rates, households consuming less than 100 kilowatt-hours per month will […]
