Juba’s power cuts will continue for another decade until the fuel problem in the country is addressed.
Electricity and Dams Minister Jemma Nunu Kumba told the press in Juba that power cuts will continue until the country is self sufficient in fuel , Bakhita Radio reported.
She explained that the power generation was off from January until August.
Ms Nunu clarified that the ministry analyzed the electric supply situation to tackle the challenges in two phases.
She said out of eight generators at Juba’s power house only two are functional.
Minister Nunu last month submitted a memo and a proposal of strategy to the council of ministers.
She said in the proposal she requested for continuous supply of fuel and the repair of generators.
The minister added that after fixing the machines they would have to use heavy oil instead of diesel which costs over one million Pounds to run three generators.
Ms Nunu said the government was planning to develop Fulla Rapids dam next year as a lasting solution.
She added that the work will roughly take two to three years.
Ms Nunu added that the government was also planning to import electricity from Ethiopia.