Central Equatoria State

CES to hold talks with traders over prices

By Kidega Livingstone   Central Equatoria State Ministry of Trade and Industry and the state Chamber of Commerce, are set to meet Juba business community to address soaring prices. The meeting, scheduled for next week, will bring together representatives from various sectors, including petrol stations, manufacturers and currency dealers. Others[Read More…]

Soldiers arrested over Gondokoro atrocities

By Charles K Mark   At least seven army officers have been arrested for their alleged involvement in crimes committed during a disarmament exercise in Central Equatoria State last year. Following complaints from residents, a committee led by Central Equatoria State’s Security Advisor, Angelo Daaya Ladu, was formed to investigate[Read More…]

Yei holds first executive council meeting; focuses on water, education

By James Innocent   Yei River County, located in Central Equatoria State, recently conducted its first executive council meeting for the year 2024, addressing two key memos. The first memo discussed the endorsement and approval of the Yei Town Water and Sanitation Service (YTWSS) report, which highlighted the performance of[Read More…]

Private schools excel in P.8 results

By Bida Elly David   Private primary schools Central Equatoria state outperformed their government established counterparts, in 2023 examination results, released recently. Many candidates from private schools exceled in Central Equatoria State’s announcement of the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) results, on Tuesday. According to the state education ministry statistics,[Read More…]

Insecurity hampers seeds distribution in Magwi County

By Ijoo Bosco   An agriculture extension worker in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State has reported concerns of farmers in Ayii Boma who missed out on seed distribution in recent years. Mr. Ochaya James explained that insecurity in certain areas, including Ayii, prevented partner organizations from safely accessing and distributing[Read More…]

Adil directs Kaji-Keji Commissioner to restore calm

Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has re-directed the Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, Phanuel Dumo Jame, to restore total calm in his county with immediate effect. The state governor seems disturbed following the recent rise in insecurity in Kajo-Keji County. He demanded calm so as to fast-track the ever-sustained[Read More…]