By Kei Emmanuel Duku An independent policy expert is urging the government to introduce a digital land registration process to combat rising fraud across various parts of South Sudan. Alimure Ali Awuda’s recommendation follows a series of land disputes in Juba involving government agencies and religious institutions. Awuda noted[Read More…]
Author: One Citizen Daily Newspaper
Why our search for happiness leaves us empty
For the past few five years, you have dedicated your whole time, pursuing a cause, maybe a career, business or anything to give your life a good meaning and in the process, you have won hundreds of battles, lose thousand more and the journey is still long with many stops[Read More…]
Community mobilizes funds to renovate damaged road
By Nakwam Rose Apuk Community of Gogrial East County in Warrap state gathered on Saturday in Juba to brainstorm possible ways of renovating damaged Luonyaker-lietnhom road. Professor Jok Madut Jok, chairing the meeting disclosed the Luonyaker-lietnhom road is severely damaged by heavy rains and is in critical state. According[Read More…]
Fatal road accident kills one in Jonglei
By Peter Kuol Kuch One person died on spot in a fatal road accident at Mathiang Boma of Baidit Payam Jonglei state, over the weekend. According to traffic Police in Jonglei State, two motorcycles involved in a terrible road accident on Saturday evening. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily[Read More…]
Foreign Affairs Minister concludes China Visit
By Philip Buda ladu The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Monday Semaya Kumba, returned to Juba Monday morning after a highly productive visit to the People’s Republic of China. His trip included participation in the 2025 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and a series of significant[Read More…]
Central Equatoria state diffuses land tensions
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria state (CES) government has embarked on critical measures to end land disputes in Nyamini, Lado Payam of Juba County. Recently, a fresh land dispute emerged in Lado Payam between Nyangwara-Pojulu Tijor and Bari communities It started when the in Nyamini Declaration of land demarcation in the area[Read More…]
TRAGEDY; Armed men kill three civilians
Commissioner Wani Jackson Mule, first on the left, after a radio talk show, in Kajo-Keji recently (Courtesy Photo). By Kei Emmanuel Duku Security in Kajo-Keji County has been stepped up following a fatal attack in Nyianga-Muda Village, Bori, Kangapo II Payam, claiming lives of three people. According to[Read More…]
CES SPLM Chairperson Calls for Unity, teamwork
By Yiep Joseph Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party Chairperson for Central Equatoria state called on members to embrace Unity and Team work. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, who was also the state governor made the call in an Ex-ordinary meeting with the State SPLM Secretariat, on Monday. Jadalla urged[Read More…]
International Committee of the Red Cross aids people with Disabilities
By Lodu William Odiya At least 3,200 persons with mobility impairments received assistive devices in three Physical Rehabilitation Services (PRC), annually in the Country. The support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) covers three Physical Rehabilitation Services (PRCs) in Juba, Wau, and Rumbek respectively. According to[Read More…]
Bureau of Standards impounds expired goods
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has intercepted two vehicles carrying expired and counterfeit food items at Nimule Border Post. The trucks were destined for Juba. In a statement, SSNBS defended that the confiscation aligns with its mandate to protect citizens’ health and safety.[Read More…]
Kiir sacks Central Equatoria state governor
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Central Equatoria State governor, Augustino Jadalla. In series of decrees read over state media on Monday, the president also appointed Gen Rabi Mujung Emmanuel as new governor for Central Equatoria state. The President Made the changes on Monday[Read More…]
A timely step: South Sudan aligns with East Africa on cybersecurity
By Isaac Aguer In a long-overdue but welcome development, South Sudan has officially joined the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) under the East African Communications Organization (EACO). This marks a pivotal milestone for our nation’s cybersecurity efforts and positions us alongside regional neighbors working to create a safer digital environment.[Read More…]
From boyhood to adulthood, I have greatly changed
Imagine forests are ruled by two kings: the lion and the giant boy. One thing stands out: no prince or princess is crowned to take over, and so anybody who becomes gigantic can automatically become the king. In my course of becoming the king, I sustained two fractures: radial and[Read More…]
You are the rarest masterpiece
Others focus on educating themselves. You focus on educating others. You want others to get the education you have. You would like to see South Sudan embracing the value of education. You want to liberate your people from illiteracy; not the simple illiteracy which means someone has not gone to[Read More…]
Education officials trained on public finance management
By James Innocent Over twenty education officers have been trained in public finance management and accountability in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The three days training was conducted by National Ministry of Public Service, in collaboration with Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of General Education. Assistant Inspector[Read More…]
Warrap receives tractors
By Yiep Joseph Warrap State has received tractors from the national government and has pledged to intensify farming efforts to boost food production. In April, the National Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security received 104 tractors, reportedly procured by the Ministry of Finance and Planning for distribution to all[Read More…]
Over 800 graduates in vocational skills
By Hou Akot Hou At least 831 trainees who have been undergoing vocational training in Twic County, Warrap State, graduated on Friday in Turalei Payam. This milestone was achieved after nearly a year of training provided by the International Organization for Migration (I.O.M) in collaboration with the state’s Ministry[Read More…]
Persons with special needs to receive assistance
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Kajo-Keji County Commissioner plans to support mobility of Union of People with Disability (KKUPWD) Assessment Committee. Commissioner, Wani Jackson Mule said the assistance will enable the committee to reach Nyepo and Liwolo Payams for crucial fieldwork. Wani made the pledge during a recent visit to[Read More…]
UN inspects School project in Yei
By James innocent A delegation of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and government officials inspected a $50,000 classrooms construction in Yei. Yei Day Secondary school block is a key component of Support for Peace and Education Development Programme. The team was led by James Mugo Murihithi, UNMISS[Read More…]
Youth elections inspire hopes for 2026 polls- NEC
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan National Elections Commission (NEC) appreciates youth organizations for their efforts to provide hope for upcoming general 2026 elections. Prof. Abednego Akok Kacuol, speaking during Twic East Youth Association (TEYA) campaigns for 2025-2027 elections in Juba, commended the level of preparation and organization demonstrated by[Read More…]