By Sabri Dibaco Juba County Caretaker Commissioner Kalisto Lado has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that he ordered foreign nationals to leave Juba within seven days. Lado said the reports were a misrepresentation of remarks he made during a cleaning and reorganisation campaign at Kubri Haboba Market in[Read More…]
Central Equatoria State
Juba County orders foreign nationals to stop small-scale retail businesses
Writer: Sabri Dibaco Juba County Caretaker Commissioner Kalisto Lado has directed foreign nationals operating small-scale retail businesses in the county to stop trading, saying such businesses should be reserved for South Sudanese citizens. Lado issued the directive on Monday during an inspection visit to Kubri Haboba Market, where he said[Read More…]
Juba County orders roadside businesses to vacate road reserve
By Louis Loku The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Kalisto Lado Foustino, has inspected the ongoing construction of Kapuri Bridge and directed businesses operating along the main road to vacate the road reserve within seven days. The bridge project is being implemented by the National Ministry of Roads and Bridges[Read More…]
EDUCATION: Yei Teacher Training College graduates 92 students as it marks 25 years
By James Innocent Yei Teacher Training College (YTTC), a flagship institution of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan’s Diocese of Yei, graduated 92 students as it marked 25 years of teacher training and professional education last week. The graduation ceremony, held on Thursday, brought together education officials, county authorities, development[Read More…]
Juba County Commissioner Kalisto Lado vows to crack down on corruption
By Lodu William Odiya The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Kalisto Lado Faustino, has vowed to take firm action against all forms of corruption and misuse of public resources in the county. Commissioner Lado said his administration would not tolerate corruption involving land, finances, public administration, or moral conduct, warning[Read More…]
CES Governor tasks officials to prepare citizens for election
By Lodu William Odiya The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has tasked newly sworn-in County Commissioners and Juba City leadership to prepare citizens for peaceful and credible elections. The governor was speaking last Friday during the swearing-in of the six caretaker county commissioners, the[Read More…]
Juba County Commissioner Kalisto calls for unity, peace and development
By Lodu William Odiya The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Kalisto Lado Foustino Nyigilo, has called on communities to promote unity, peace, and development through cultural activities and community initiatives. According to his office press unit, he made the remarks during his first official visit to Gorom Boma in Rejaf[Read More…]
Central Equatoria and Lakes Governors discuss peace, border security
By Sabri Dibaco The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has met with his counterpart from Lakes State, Rin Tueny Mabor, to discuss measures aimed at strengthening peace, security, and cooperation between the two neighboring states. The meeting focused on peaceful coexistence between communities living along[Read More…]
Public office is not for personal gain – CES Governor warns officials
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has warned newly appointed county commissioners and Juba City Council officials against using public office for personal benefit, urging them to serve communities and prepare citizens for peaceful and credible elections. Governor Jadalla said public positions[Read More…]
Transparency: Taxes must return as services, says Juba County Commissioner Kalisto
By Lodu William Odiya Juba County Commissioner Kalisto Lado Faustino has cautioned local government officials to ensure that taxpayers’ money is translated into basic services and development for the communities they serve. After taking an oath for his duties, Commissioner Kalisto said public officials have a responsibility to provide security,[Read More…]
EDUCATION: Yei records 56% pass rate in 2026 P.8 and ALP mock exams
By James Innocent A total of 1,066 out of 1,904 candidates who sat the 2026 Primary Eight (P.8) and Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) mock examinations in Yei River County have been recorded as having passed, giving an overall pass rate of 56%. The figures were announced by Philip Taban, Director[Read More…]
OFAO presents rural development plans for county endorsement
By James Innocent The Organisation for Agricultural Opportunities (OFAO) has held a one-day meeting in Yei River County to present and seek government endorsement of rural development plans prepared for Boma Development Committees (BDCs) and Disaster Risk Management Committees (DRMCs). The meeting, held on Wednesday, brought together more than 30[Read More…]
Yei leaders urge communities to sustain development initiatives
By James Innocent Local authorities in Yei River County have called on community development groups to sustain their initiatives and strengthen cooperation with government and development partners to support long-term development. Payam Director of Yei River County Rose Doru Simbe urged community development groups to maintain their activities, saying sustained[Read More…]
Yei County Executive Director hands over office
By James Innocent The former Executive Director of Yei River County, Hillary John Konga, has formally handed over the county administration office to the newly appointed Executive Director, Hillary Lokudu Muhammed, who is also serving as the acting caretaker of the county. The handover ceremony took place on Wednesday, 30[Read More…]
POLITICS: Governor Jadalla calls for peace, unity ahead of elections
By Sabri Dibaco Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has called on parishioners to promote peace, unity, and security as the state prepares for the upcoming elections. Governor Jadalla made the call on Sunday while joining hundreds of Catholic faithful at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in[Read More…]
Kanjoro bridge in Yei completed ahead of October launch
By James Innocent The construction of Kanjoro Bridge in Yei River County has been completed, with the bridge expected to be officially launched in October. Residents have welcomed the completion, saying the bridge is expected to improve movement, trade, and access between communities in Yei River County and neighbouring areas.[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla pledges unity, collective work in Central Equatoria
By Louis Lado The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, H.E. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has pledged to work with all people in the state to promote unity, stability, and development as the country prepares for the December 2026 elections. Jadalla made the commitment on Thursday during a grand reception[Read More…]
Former deputy governor Lukudu calls for end to funding of political party projects
By Ijjo Bosco Former Deputy Governor of Central Equatoria State Paulino Lukudu Obede has called on political parties in the state to stop seeking or receiving government funds from the Ministry of Finance to finance the party. Speaking ahead of the upcoming elections, Lukudu argued that political parties and government[Read More…]
Youth in Khorwilliang demand access to clean water and skills development
By Sabri Dibaco The Chairperson of the Khorwilliang Area Youth Leadership, Emmanuel Charles, has outlined challenges facing young people and the wider community during a consultative meeting chaired by the SPLM National Political Club acting director, Diing Lual Kuol, on Monday. According to Charles, insecurity remains one of the major[Read More…]
CES Health Ministry opens free Medical Camp, blood donation drive
By Sabri Dibaco The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Health has officially opened a two-day free medical camp and blood donation drive at Mahad Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC), aimed at bringing essential healthcare services closer to the local community. The medical outreach was organised by the Pharmaceutical Society of[Read More…]