By James Innocent Otogo Payam, often referred to as the food basket of Yei, is renowned for its fertile land, particularly in the Cenema sub-boma, which borders the Democratic Republic of Congo. Historically, this area attracted many traders before South Sudan’s independence, making food commodities readily available in local markets.[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Central Equatoria State has launched integrated ethical, safe, and effective approach program to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) into youth economic initiatives. Under the state Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, the program is supported by UN Development Program and Hope Africa South Sudan. The three-month[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Central Equatoria governor has formed Cholera High-level Committee as cases increase across the country. In a gubernatorial order, read on the state-owned television SSBC, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo, tasked his deputy to head the team which includes other members and ministers. The 13-member State Cholera Outbreak Response[Read More…]

By James innocent   Yei River County authorities, accompanied by officials from United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) and the Commission for Refugees Affairs (CRA), inspected Alero Returnees Reception Center. The visit aimed to assess the centre’s facilities and engage with local community leaders to relocate approximately 30 Sudanese[Read More…]

By James innocent   A team from the National Ministry of Energy and Dams, visited Yei River County to conduct a comprehensive assessment for the development of a solar power plant. The team included officials from the World Bank and other donors of the Yei Power Solar project. The main[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Juba County authority has issued a stern warning to vendors operating along main roads, threatening severe penalties, including fines, for those who continue to defy the order. The warning comes after a joint inspection conducted last Saturday by the Commissioner of Juba County, the Director of[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   State Community Policing Board has been urged to extend their cooperation with citizens in a bid to eliminate gang violence and reduce crime in Central Equatoria State. Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), Lt. Gen. Nichola Dimo Biajo, who also serves as the state Police[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush Central Equatoria State (CES) government has activated a comprehensive response plan to combat a surge in cholera cases. As of date, the state has recorded over 160 infections and at least 9 fatalities, primarily concentrated in Juba City. Governor Augustino Jadalla has directed relevant state institutions to[Read More…]

By James Innocent Yei River County Commissioner, Emmanuel Taban Seme has told the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) to vacate the Lasu Payam offices they currently occupy, to allow the Payam administrator to resume work. The SSPDF forces should relocate from occupying the office of the Payam administration so[Read More…]

By Staff Writer   In the heart of Mangateen IDP camp in Juba, a new wave of hope is unfolding as locals embrace innovative record management and household income generating and capacity building training designed to strengthen their economic futures. In May this year, Active Citizen South Sudan (ACSS) in[Read More…]

By James Innocent   On Sunday, Episcopal Diocese of Yei, ordained at St. Barnabas as a new parish priest in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The ceremony was led by Episcopal Diocese of Yei Bishop, Levi Marandulu Yopete, along with Emeritus Bishop Hillary Adeba and several pastors. The event[Read More…]

By James Innocent Defying age and societal norms, a 47-year-old mother of nine, Ms. Madina Kiden, is among the thousands of students sitting for the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (SSCSE) exams in Yei River County. Ms. Kiden also a representative for persons with disabilities, expressed her gratitude to[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush Investigation Committee formed to probe October 9, brutal murder of at least 20 civilians including an Anglican priest in Wonduruba Administrative Payam and Jebel Iraq has officially commenced. An ad-hoc committee headed by Angelo Daya, Advisor for Peace and Security of Central Equatoria State [CES] government, tasked[Read More…]

By James Innocent Center for Inclusive Governance, Peace, and Justice concluded a two-day training program for over 40 participants from various stakeholders in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The training focused on the response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), protection measures, and referral pathways for reporting such incidents.[Read More…]

By James Innocent In an effort to foster peace and collaboration in Greater Yei, Fin Church Aid (FCA) organized a two-day dialogue for peace committees from Kajo-Keji, Morobo, Lainya, and Yei River County. The conference aim to enhance collaboration among the four counties and promote peaceful coexistence. It ended on[Read More…]

By James Innocent   In a one-day meeting held in Yei River County, officials from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), along with local government representatives, gathered to reflect on the achievements and progress made in the county. The meeting featured key government officials who play vital roles[Read More…]

By James Innocent The peace-building committee in Kajo-Keji County, in Central Equatoria State, reports a rise in violence that is hindering the return of refugees from Uganda. The violence, exacerbated by border tensions between Uganda and South Sudan, poses a major national concern. Acting paramount chief Lobia Ben wani and[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Central Equatoria State Minister of Finance and Planning, Viana Kakuli, has presented a draft budget of SSP 46,173,624,071 for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to parliament. The budget is meant to address challenges encountered during the implementation of the previous budget. Ms. Kakuli outlined a total resource[Read More…]

By William Madouk A 19-year-old girl, primary 8 student at Gwerekek Primary School was allegedly raped and hanged to death by unknown assailants in Molobur area of Jebel Lado Payam, Juba County. The girl identified as Lilian Henry Musa Dion, was among the candidates siting the ongoing Primary Leaving Examinations.[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Authorities in Central Equatoria State have identified inadequate drainage as a primary cause of flooding in Juba City, leading to damage to roads and residential buildings. During an inspection of affected areas, officials noted that improper disposal of plastic bottles, polythene bags, and solid waste by[Read More…]