CES Governor Adil Inspected Kanjor-New Site Bridge construction-Photo Credit-James Innocement

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents of Lomuku One, Kanjoro and New Site have welcomed Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony to the Kanjoro Bridge construction site, using the occasion to appeal for continued government support to complete the long-awaited community project. Speaking on behalf of the community, Johnson PoruContinue Reading

Dilapidated Section of Juba-Yei road-Photo Credit_Hand out

(LAINYA / YEI / MOROBO) – Residents of Lainya, Yei River and Morobo counties have renewed calls on Vice President James Wani Igga and Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony to prioritise the tarmacking of the Juba-Lainya-Yei-Kaya Road ahead of the December 2026 general elections. The appeal comes asContinue Reading

Unity FM 100.8 FM in Lainya County.Photo Credit Pojulu Broadcasting Service

(LAINYA COUNTY) – Residents of Lainya County in Central Equatoria State are appealing to the state government and non-governmental organisations operating in the area to support the restoration of the county’s only community radio station, saying access to reliable information is crucial as South Sudan prepares for its first-ever elections.Continue Reading

Cattle graze in a cattle camp in Central Equatoria State. (File Photo-Access Radio)

(LAINYA COUNTY) – Farmers in Lainya County have expressed growing concern over the continued presence of armed cattle herders in their communities, saying the situation is undermining farming activities and threatening food production. Residents say that despite several directives from the Central Equatoria State Government ordering cattle herders to leaveContinue Reading

Governor Adil during the luanch of the donated Tractors in July 2023-File Photo-Access Radio

(LAINYA COUNTY) – Farmers in South Sudan’s Lainya County are calling on the state government to account for farm tractors donated to the county three years ago, saying the equipment has never reached the intended beneficiaries. Several progressive farmers and farming groups claim the tractors have been diverted for personalContinue Reading

A commercial truck stuck along one Mile Yei-Kaya Road-Photo Credit-Hand Out

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents living along the Yei-Kaya Road have expressed growing concern over the worsening condition of key sections of the road, particularly around Hai Simba, Jigomoni, Dilimoko and One Mile areas, where heavy rains have severely damaged the roadway and disrupted movement. The affected communities say erosionContinue Reading

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

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Residents of Lomuku One and New Site residential areas have welcomed the steady progress of the Kanjoro-New Site Bridge construction project, describing it as a major step towards improving movement, trade and access to essential services. The bridge, currently under construction by Point Investment Company, isContinue Reading

Mr. Boboya James

(JUBA) – A South Sudanese policy and political analyst is calling on the government to prioritise durable road infrastructure and strengthen accountability in public spending. Boboya James Edmon, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Social Policy, says poor road construction practices are undermining development and wasting scarce public resources.Continue Reading

Officials assessing YECO Facility-Photo Credit-James Innocent

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) -Yei River County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo has appealed to the European Union Ambassador, Per Enar Enarsson, to support the full restoration of the Yei Electricity Corporation Power Plant. Speaking during a visit to the YECO power facility on Tuesday, Commissioner Malimbo said restoring electricity is criticalContinue Reading

Kanjoro Stream. Photo Credit: Johnson Poru Hillary

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) -Yei River County Government has officially launched the construction of the Kanjoro Bridge, a project expected to cost 58,000 US dollars and significantly improve transport and safety for residents. Speaking during the launch on Wednesday, Yei River County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo praised the community for takingContinue Reading