A flooded Stream in Yei River County-File Photo. Photo Credit-Hand Out

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(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents of Hai Dam and Sopiri villages, located about three kilometres southwest of Yei town, are appealing to Yei River County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo to prioritise the construction of a long-damaged bridge that serves as the area’s only link to Yei town. Community members sayContinue Reading

Juba Nairobi Deal Targets Road to Mombasa Port

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(JUBA/NAIROBI) – South Sudan and Kenya have agreed to mobilise resources for the construction of the Juba to Torit to Nadapal Highway, a road expected to connect the country to the port of Mombasa. National Minister of Roads and Bridges Peter Lam Both announced the arrangement shortly after landing atContinue Reading

Kanjoro-New Site Bridge. Photo Credit - Johnson Poru Hillary

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(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents of Kanjoro and neighboring areas in Yei River County have expressed optimism over the ongoing construction of the Kanjoro-New Site Bridge, reporting significant progress on the community-funded infrastructure project. The bridge, which had been in poor condition for years, affected movement, access to essential socialContinue Reading

Governor Adil and Chinese Investors for a joint meeting in Juba

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(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has intensified efforts to transform Juba into a modern and well-planned capital city by engaging the China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC) on potential investments in infrastructure, housing and urban development. The discussions reflect Governor Adil’s broader vision of upgrading theContinue Reading

Buses, trucks and Passengers struggle to move on Juba-Nimule road. Photo credit-Handout

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(JUBA) – South Sudanese policy analyst James Boboya Edimond has urged the national government to prioritise the rehabilitation and tarmacking of the 192-kilometre Juba-Nimule highway, warning that its deteriorating condition is hurting businesses, trade and economic growth. In a statement extended to Access Radio on Sunday, Boboya described the Juba-NimuleContinue Reading

Waiting Lounge at Yei air Strip

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(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Frequent air travelers using Yei Airstrip are expressing disappointment over the prolonged delay in completing the passenger waiting lounge, saying the unfinished structure continues to affect the image and functionality of the town’s air transport facility. Yei, a key commercial and tourism hub in South SudanContinue Reading

YECO Power House in Yei town. File Photo Access Radio

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(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents of Yei River County have renewed calls for the swift reactivation of the Yei Electricity Corporation (YECO), citing its importance to economic growth, education, security and access to essential services. The appeal comes amid ongoing efforts to restore power in Yei Town following years ofContinue Reading

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(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Vice President Dr James Wani Igga has concluded his visit to Yei River County and returned to Juba on Thursday after laying the foundation stone for the proposed University of Yei. However, many residents say they were left without clear answers regarding the long-awaited construction ofContinue Reading