By Richard Sultan
The Vice President for mGURUSH Mobile Money, the country’s leading mobile money provider Joseph Arinaitwe says South Sudanese should expect more exciting innovative services from the company after announcing the secure and seamless payment of electricity bills for Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) subscribers in partnership with Zain Telecom.
“In line with our digital transformational agenda, and together with our partner JEDCO, we are pleased to offer for the very first time ever, a service that enables ordinary South Sudanese the opportunity to conveniently and securely top up their electricity from the comfort of their homes and places of work at anytime of the day or night”, Arinaitwe said last week in a press release announcing the start of the JEDCO partnership.
Sarah Balus, an excited JEDCO and mGURUSH customer who tried the system couldn’t hide hier excitement at how easy and seamless the platform is.
HOW TO TOP UP
Top Up using *355#
Dial *355# Select 5 – Electricity Payment Select option 1 – Buy Tokens Select Currency, USD or SSP Enter Meter Number
Confirm Meter Number
Enter Amount
Enter PIN Upon payment, customers will immediately receive an SMS with the token number that is instantly ready for use, coupled with details of the payment
Top Up using mGURUSH App
Log In to mGURUSH App Select Electricity Payment Select Buy Tokens
Select Currency USD or SSP Enter Meter Number
Enter Amount
*Optional, enter remarks e.g. when purchasing on behalf of another party or company Submit
Upon submission, the token will be sent to the App screen and on SMS.
When stuck, you can call customer care on 0911403000 or 0917609108 /107.
“I tested out the JEDCO payment option. Really simple, easy and it generates the token code immediately; besides the mobile app doesn’t seem to be using a lot of data”, Sarah said.
According to mGURUSH, one can access the service through an mGURUSH agent and instantly pay for electricity token, dial *355# on your zain line and select option 5, use the mGURUSH App and select ‘Electricity Payment’. There is also an option through WhatsApp by messaging ‘Hi’ to 0912 188 811 and Corporate or Business clients can access it through their mGURUSH web login.
This is inline with our vision to offer customer focused innovations in the digital payments space according to Honourable Mou Ambrose Thiik, the Chief Operating Officer mGURUSH said.
“Our partnership with JEDCO solidifies this. We have simplified the process and will continue to innovate and add new products with exciting features. Electricity token purchases is another great leap for South Sudan that we believe will greatly benefit customers”, Honourable Mou said, echoing his Vice President.
JEDCO also emphasized the importance of more innovations and making things better for their customers.
“We are very aware of the demand of our customers and are working to improve opur service levels from the office to online”, said Wondimu Tenkir, the JEDCO Managing Director.
Electricity provider in South Sudan capital offers
mGURUSH is South Sudan’s leading mobile money platform that provides a fast, safe and easy way to send and receive money, pay for goods and services as well as pay bills right from your mobile phone.
mGURUSH is also the only payment platform in South Sudan that allows flexible and convenient bulk payment options to facilitate the dynamic South Sudan business and non-profit environment.
