By James Innocent   A group of over 40 returnees, who had come from Uganda and Congo, arrived in Kejiko Boma of Yei River County, Central Equatoria state. The returnees were warmly received by various government officials, led by the county commissioner, Aggrey Cyrus Kanyikwa. Some senior officers from South[Read More…]

By James innocent   Yei River County welcomed Brigadier General, Hussein Said Jano, as the new chief inspector of police. Gen. Hussein, formerly at Jebel Police Station in Juba, replaces Major John Faisal, who has been acting. Speaking during his reception, Gen. Hussein said he was committed to working closely[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Morobo County has launched issuance of nationality identity cards to citizens. According to the county commissioner, Joseph Mawa, the program targeted 530 individuals but with plans to extend registration process. The registration process, which includes obtaining birth certificates and identification documents, began on Wednesday 13th[Read More…]

By James Innocent   About 63 Chiefs, Elders, and Cultural Leaders converged on Sunday in Yei River County to dialogue on issues related to land use and peace, in the county. The dialogue organized by the county authorities specifically seek to address disputes over land use. Speaking during the dialogue[Read More…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Central Equatoria Women’s Union (CEWU) is spearheading an awareness campaign urging women to courageously share their struggles and demand their rights. Scheduled for March 7th, the event aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by women[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has announced a partial load shedding due to the high temperatures. JEDCO stated in a statement that, due to the current Juba weather conditions, the demand for electricity has exceeded the power generation capacity. The electricity distributor reported that the[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto   At least 35 suspected land grabbers who were arrested in Jebel Lado Payam on Friday are set to be arraigned in court after a critical investigation. Last week, over forty suspected land grabbers were arrested in Jebel Lado of Juba County, Central Equatoria State, after[Read More…]

By Kidega Livingstone   Central Equatoria State Ministry of Animals Resources and Fisheries, in collaboration with the Juba City Council, is tackling the issue of high meat prices in the city. Officials from both institutions conducted inspection visits to butcheries in various markets, including Suk-Libia, Gudele, Custom, Jebel Suk, and[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Cadres in Yei River County are preparing for a unity among members. The party cadres consider starting their togetherness by endorsing President Salva Kiir as flag bearer for 2024 December election. During a reflection retreat last week, the SPLM members[Read More…]

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…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Central Equatoria Business Union (CESBU) is expecting over 300 delegates across the world for its 2nd edition of the Juba Economic Forum next week. Yesterday, the CEBU leadership briefed State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on the progress attained ahead of the 2nd edition of the[Read More…]

By Bida Elly David   Central Equatoria State governor re-directed the Coordinator of Wonduruba Administrative Payam to redouble efforts to end violence in the area. Emmanuel Adil Anthony gave the directive during a meeting with a team from Wonduruba, led by the coordinator Mr. Towongo Stephen Michael. Three weeks ago,[Read More…]

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…]

By Gladys Fred Kole   Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has offered a Toyota Harrier as a donation to the Episcopal Diocese of Rokon. The purpose behind this act of goodwill is to support and facilitate the diocesan headquarters’ pastoral engagements, led by Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Lomoro Eluzai.[Read More…]

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…]

By Charles K Mark   Security personnel have arrested and detained about eight youths, who were driving flock cattle from Kaya back to Kajo-Keji. Kajo-Keji County commissioner, Phanuel Dumo Jame told this outlet that the herders were attempting to return to Kajo-Keji from Kaya, Morobo County. He said the arrested[Read More…]

By Charles K Mark   Civil society warns of anticipated food insecurity as a result of the grave impact of climate change caused by deforestation. Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) urges the government to take urgent measures to end illegal logging across the country. CEPO’s Edmond Yakani directs his[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Displaced people from Wunduruba Payam of Central Equatoria State, now living at Moje in Lainya County, received food aid from the state government. The support, initiated by Central Equatoria state governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, aims at helping the people, displacement by a recent attack on their[Read More…]