Yang Ater Yang   A two-day workshop organized by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to empower Lakes State stakeholders on responsive governance and women’s Rights concluded in Rumbek on Wednesday. The workshop brought together 50 participants, including lawmakers, executives, women, youth, and civil society representatives, to discuss[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) governor, Dr. James Alic Garang, visited the Rumbek branch on Friday to assess its operations and address concerns about the stalled construction of the branch building and concerns about delayed salary payments. He was accompanied by a delegation of the[Read More…]

By Mamer Abraham   Lakes State governor, Rin Tueny Mabor paid tribute to his predecessor, who passed on, due to natural cause. Matur Chut Dhuol breathed his last on January 23, 2024, in Juba. Governor Rin described late Dhuol as a staunch liberator and a leader, who served the people[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   Lakes State Governor, also the chairman of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party in Lakes State, officially inaugurated a Youth to Youth Engagement training. Speaking at the event, Governor Rin Tueny Mabor, said the achievements of the SPLM party since 2005 and highlighted the need[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   At least seven people were injured in clashes between sub-clans of the Lith section of the Pakam community in Rumbek North County, Lakes State yesterday. The clashes reportedly occurred at a cattle camp in Meen Payam, according to Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the Lakes State[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   Police in Lakes State are holding a 6-year-old boy and his father over the shooting and wounding of a 24-year-old man in the Tit-Ruoc Village of Rumbek Central County. Lakes State Police Spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac, told this outlet that the incident occurred in[Read More…]

At least 95 youth and women have graduated after completing three months of training in hairdressing, agriculture, masonry, and tailoring in Wulu County, Lakes State. The training implemented by the Disable Agency for Rehabilitation and Development (DARD) was supported by Oxfam and the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), to provide[Read More…]

By Yang Ater   Lakes State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with partners, launched J&J COVID-19 vaccination drive in Rumbek Central County. The campaign, which commenced on Monday, is targeting 27,768 people aged 18 and older. Director General of the Lakes State Health Ministry, Dr. Hakim Makuer Gol, said this[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State lawmakers have summoned the Local Government Minister to address issues of insecurity, ambushes along the highway, and exorbitant tax increments. Recently, the state government reintroduced rural household tax collection, which requires community members to pay 5,000 SSP each. Teenagers and adults in Lakes State[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Security apparatus have allegedly arrested the former chairperson of Aliab Youth Association in Juba, Makuei Deng Makuei on Wednesday night in Awerial County of Lakes State. According to information obtained by No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, a security officer stormed Mr. Makuei’s room in Mama Nyalueth Hotel[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   Lakes State government and United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (UNFAO) have handed over 500 modern honey production, processing, and logistic equipment to beekeepers in Wulu County. The equipment, donated by UNFAO will support 10 groups of beekeepers in increasing honey production and processing. Minister[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang   Police in Lakes State said a prison officer committed suicide by hanging himself in Yirol West County in the wee hours of Tuesday. Lakes State Police spokesperson, Maj. Elijah Mabor Makuac confirmed the tragic incident to the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper. He said the[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang A three-day training program to enhance the skills of law enforcement officers in conducting interviews, investigating criminal cases, concludes in Lakes state. The training also aimed at addressing gender-based violence, improving information gathering and case presentation procedures in court. United Nations Police (UNPOL) field office in[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang Road accident has claimed the life of an artist, a presenter, at Radio Rumbek FM 98.0 station, in Lakes state. The deceased, Marial Matirah Nyuon, commonly known by his stage name, Chimayuen, died at Rumbek State hospital. He was traveling on motorcycle from Pacong, Rumbek East[Read More…]