By James Innocent   Director of  Physical Infrastructure Department in Yei River County, Richard Lugala Go’do, on Thursday presented a memo to the Executive Council proposing a manual road opening within Yei town. He emphasized that this document is intended for council members to provide their input so that it[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State (CES) government has issued a stern warning to land grabbers and urged the public to cease illegal acquisition of land. Addressing journalists today (Friday), David Morbe Aquilino, the CES Minister of Housing, Land, and Public Utilities, stated that authorities have become aware that some[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Coniah Medical Complex has donated 3,489,550 South Sudanese Pounds, to the account of Kikiji National Orphanage Centre. According to Kenyi Patrick Daniel, the Director of the institution, the funds will cover school fees for 62 orphans. He said that management team of Coniah Medical Complex had[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Augustino Jadalla Wani, has urged Juba City Council and tax collection department to cease all hostile means of tax enforcement. This directive follows public concern that the Juba City Council’s tax enforcement policies are discouraging businesses within the city. Previously,[Read More…]

By James innocent   Construction of three classroom blocks and latrines has kicked off at Yei Day Senior Secondary School. The project with funding from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), is implemented by the Support Peace and Development Programme (SPDP). The new blogs intends to reduce student[Read More…]

By Nakwan Rose National High-Level Land Committee adopted key resolutions on Wednesday aimed at intensifying efforts to resolve land-related disputes in Juba and surrounding areas. The committee, formed in 2021 by President Salva Kiir Mayardit to tackle escalating land issues like grabbing and illegal settlements, held a meeting to restore[Read More…]

By James Innocent Traders and consumers in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, report that the surging US dollar exchange rate and high taxation have severely impacted the economic well-being of residents. They are urging relevant authorities to prioritize dialogue for peace and focus on livelihood activities to mitigate widespread[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Youth of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State are being encouraged to engage in farming as a means to eradicate hunger this year, rather than joining armed groups. Likambo Peter, a local youth, expresses his support for agriculture, urging all young people in the area[Read More…]

By James Innocent Over 350 returnees arrived in Yei during March, primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, according to officials from the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC). This was reported during a strategic planning meeting held by the Yei River County government with national and international organizations[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani of Central Equatoria State has called for peace and unity among the State’s diverse communities. This appeal follows the peaceful and successful celebration of Eid Al-Fitr in the state and comes at a time when fostering social cohesion is particularly vital.[Read More…]

By James Innocent Yei River County faces an environmental crisis, exacerbated by recent conflict and unsustainable resource exploitation. The county has witnessed a significant depletion of its forest cover, with millions of trees lost. This deforestation is driven, in part, by the export of timber logs through Uganda, generating substantial[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Thousands gathered to commemorate Eid Al-Fitr, including the heads of Yei River County of Central Equatoria State. The Commissioner of Yei River County joined the Muslims during the Eid celebration on Sunday, coinciding with Christian prayers that took place that morning. Commissioner Emmanuel assured the Muslim[Read More…]

By James Innocent Yei River County witnessed the official handover of leadership for its youth association on Saturday, March 29, 2025, marking a significant moment for the county. The peaceful transition, held in the presence of key stakeholders, saw the outgoing chairperson pass the torch to the newly elected leader.[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Lainya County has enacted a new Executive Order, dated March 14, 2025, imposing local taxes on cattle herders and their migratory activities. The county commissioner, Robert John Morris Lasu issued an order intended to address persistent tensions between local farmers and pastoralists. On another hand[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Yei River County Commissioner, Taban Emmanuel Seme, has issued an Executive Order suspending all logging-related activities within the county, effective March 14, 2025. The order targets companies and individuals involved in logging, timber, and pole trading. Commissioner Seme stated the Executive Order aligns with the[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   A recent attack in Morobo County, allegedly by National Salvation Front (NAS) forces of Gen. Thomas Cirilo Sawaka has displaced 116 citizens. The County Commissioner, Charles Data Bullen confirmed that  residents were assaulted , property including food, motorcycles, and water pump machines looted during the[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Central Equatoria state government launched the “Let’s Go Farming Marathon” initiative over the weekend in Yei River County to promote teamwork in agriculture. According to a statement from the Central Equatoria State (CES) governor’s press unit, the vibrant sports activities attracted participants from various payams to[Read More…]

Juba City Council has enacted a local order, effective February 25, 2025, prohibiting the roaming and keeping of livestock, including cattle, sheep, and goats, within city boundaries. Mayor Johnson Shuka Nishak Jada signed the order. “This local order shall be cited as local order No. 01/2025 prohibiting movement of cattle[Read More…]

By James Innocent At least 62 orphans in Yei River County received scholarships provided by Coniah Medical Complex, a private medical facility. Director Patrick Kenyi Daniel donated one million South Sudanese Pounds to the Kikiji National Orphanage Centre to fund the scholarships. “I am putting the grants directly to the[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo has urged county commissioners to work closely with security coordinators to address the persistent insecurity troubling the state. He made the call during the opening of the Commissioners’ and Mayor’s Forum on Wednesday. The three-day forum, supported by the United[Read More…]