Terekeka Imposes Charges on Untidy Properties

(TEREKEKA COUNTY) – Authorities in Terekeka have given residents one week to clean their homes and places of work or face fines as part of a new public health campaign.

The clean up order runs from 23 September to 30 September 2025 and applies to all parts of Terekeka town and nearby areas. The Office of the Commissioner said the move is aimed at improving sanitation and preventing disease.

Officials have warned that anyone who fails to keep their surroundings clean by the deadline will be fined according to their category. Public institutions face a penalty of 500,000 South Sudanese Pounds, which is equal to 70 US Dollars. Private institutions will pay 600,000 SSP or around 85 USD.

Households will be charged 100,000 SSP, equal to 14 USD, if found with unclean premises. Shops, restaurants, tea places and clinics will be fined 300,000 SSP or 42 USD. The Chamber of Commerce will be responsible for ensuring that market squares are cleaned. If not, it will be fined 1,000,000 SSP, equal to 141 USD.

A summary of the penalties is shown below:

The Commissioner’s office urged all residents to clean their compounds, drainage systems and waste collection points to avoid being penalised. The notice said the order is not meant to punish people but to protect public safety and health.

Community leaders have welcomed the clean up drive but have asked for support in rubbish collection and transport. Some residents said they want to comply but do not have access to proper waste disposal sites.

Officials said inspection teams will move around during and after the campaign to assess compliance. Those found to have made an effort will not be fined.

The county plans to repeat such clean up drives regularly to keep Terekeka free from litter and disease causing waste, according to a statement from the county press unit.