Easter Equatoria State

EES denies illegal checkpoints’ existence

By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State government has refuted allegations of illegal checkpoints managed by South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) extorting money from innocent civilians. The allegations surfaced after a lawmaker representing SPLA-IO from Constituency 2, Torit County, raised concerns about the presence of illegal checkpoints in Himodonge Payam[Read More…]

Lobong frees Imotong Chairperson after detention

By Ijoo Bosco   Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore pardoned the chairperson of the Imotong community following his unlawful detention by CID officers upon returning from an annual cultural event in Juba. Oringa John Geoffrey, the press secretary in the governor’s office, described the incident as surprising. He[Read More…]

Imehejek administrator warns against unnecessary bush-burning

By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Imehejek administrative area are warning communities against the unnecessary burning of fires, fearing that the flames could still consume agricultural produce in gardens. Imehejek Chief Administrator Mathew Oromo cautioned his communities to avoid past scenarios in which reckless burning during the dry season destroyed hundreds[Read More…]

Lopit West conference concludes with calls for peace

By Ijoo Bosco An intergenerational conference in Lopit West of Eastern Equatoria State concluded with leaders committing to promote coexistence with neighbors and ensure government holds peace violators accountable. Under the theme “Together We Will Build a Brighter Lopit West,” the conference was meant to unite the community and address[Read More…]

Kapoeta farmers adopt climate-smart farming techniques

By Kei Emmanuel Duku In response to the increasing impacts of climate change on agriculture, farmers in Kapoeta North are adopting climate-smart farming techniques with the support of the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and World Food Programme (WFP). The project focuses on agroecological practices, such as half-moon farming and swale[Read More…]

Clean energy cooking stoves are a game-changer for St. Magdalen Primary School

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   As a measure to curb deforestation and reduce use of wood fuel, the administration of St. Magdalen Primary School has adopted clean-energy cooking stoves. According to Sr. Mary Nkatha Jenario, a Head Teacher at St. Magdalen Primary School in Kapoeta North County, East Equatoria State,[Read More…]