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…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Central Equatoria State Ministry of Trade and Industry in collaboration with Central Equatoria Business Union (CESBU) launched a project aimed at equipping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with essential skills and knowledge. The initiative, unveiled on Tuesday at the State Secretariat in Juba, is part[Read More…]

Kei Emmanuel Duku Security apparatus in Central Equatoria State have started a crackdown on alcoholic spirits that have been banned from consumption by governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Wani. Last week, Governor Jadalla conducted a field visit to inspect factories to acquaint himself with the production process and also to reinforce[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush Episcopal Church of South Sudan, Central Equatoria Internal Province, Anglican Communion declared a 30-day mourning, fasting and prayers for the departed souls of Wonduruba-Kuli Papa brutal murder. This comes after pastoral visit of Provincial Bishops to Wonduruba Administrative Area to comfort the families who lost their loved[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Chief of Negerjebi Village in Lokiliri Payam has raised concerns about the return of cattle herders, months after national and state governments ordered them to return to their areas of origin. Justiro Madio estimates that between 50 and 55 cattle camps have already invaded villages[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Hard Life Avenue vocalist Nicky Prince has vehemently denied social media claims alleging a pre-marital affair with fellow singer Suzy Nadu, which resulted in her pregnancy. The two singers are well known for their collaborative song “Lee Miten,” which translates to “Up to When.” The song[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush Central Equatoria State (CES) has threatened to revoke the licenses of a company and traders that continue to produce and sell banned alcoholic liquor commonly known as “Jena Far.” Last Friday, CES Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Wani and other state officials inspected Juba suburbs to reinforce the[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush After three years of restrictions on movement of essential goods and services, South Sudan and Uganda have reopened Kaya-Oraba, Afoji-Kajo Keji border points, resuming unhindered trade. The resolutions were reached following a meeting between Central Equatoria State [CES] Minister of Trade and Industry, Commissioner General for State[Read More…]

By James innocent Brigadier General John Lual has been elevated to the rank of Major General and assigned to oversee security operations in the four counties of Greater Yei: Lainya, Kajo-Keji, Morobo, and Yei River. A celebratory ceremony was held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 to mark the promotion. The[Read More…]

Kei Emmanuel Duku   Nesitu Primary Health Unit (PHU) in Rajaf Payam, Juba County, Central Equatoria State, is facing pressure to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community. Local leaders, health experts, and residents are now urging the National Ministry of Health to upgrade the facility to a Primary[Read More…]

By James Innocent   A new initiative to combat Onchocerciasis, commonly known as River Blindness, was launched in Yei River County. The campaign, led by the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) program, intends to reduce the prevalence of the disease through mass drug administration. Michael Salah, National Supervisor for NTD, explained[Read More…]