Photo: Central Equatoria State Government Press Unit (CESGPU)
(JUBA) – Leaders from Kajo-Keji County have asked the new Central Equatoria State Governor, Lt. Gen. Rabi Emmanuel Mujung, to urgently address insecurity, poor road conditions and weak service delivery in their area.
The appeal was made during a courtesy visit on Friday, 4 July 2025, in Juba. The delegation led by Hon. Agrey Tisa Sabuni, Chairperson of the Kajo-Keji Community Organization, congratulated the Governor on his appointment and raised several concerns affecting the county.
Mujung thanked the group for the visit and expressed his readiness to work closely with the leaders.
“I am grateful for your visit and your trust,” he said. “We are working on plans to restore peace and improve the lives of all people in Central Equatoria.”
Hon. Tisa spoke on behalf of the community.
“We know you well from your military service. You have always stood for discipline and fairness. On behalf of the Kajo-Keji people, I want to say we are fully behind your leadership and we will work with you.”
“We are a community that believes in doing the right thing. We work hard, we help ourselves and we believe in honesty. These are the values that will guide our cooperation with your government.”
The delegation presented a list of serious challenges affecting Kajo-Keji County, including:
| Challenges in Kajo-Keji | Impact on the Community |
|---|---|
| Poor roads and transport links | Isolation from Juba and other areas, high transport costs |
| Insecurity from armed groups | Fear and displacement, disruption of daily life |
| Continued presence of residents in Ugandan camps | Delayed return of refugees and families |
| Lack of basic services (health, water, education) | Deteriorating living conditions for those still in the area |
Tisa said, “Our roads are almost impassable. People can’t move between Kajo-Keji and Juba. This has cut us off from markets and from help. The isolation is hurting our economy and our people.”
He added, “Many of our people are still in refugee camps in Uganda. They can not return because the situation at home is not safe yet. Armed groups like NAS, SPLA-IO and Dinka Bor cattle herders are still active and causing fear.”
Due to these conditions, services such as health care, clean water and schools are nearly impossible to provide to the remaining population in the county.
“It is not just about roads,” Tisa said. “It is about the basics, medicine, water and safety. People are suffering.”
The poor roads have also caused a rise in prices of goods. According to local traders, transporting basic food items costs significantly more in Kajo-Keji than in Juba due to the lack of access and very poor road conditions.
The Governor acknowledged the challenges and assured the community that action would be taken.
“You have my word,” he said. “We will work on improving roads, restoring security and making it safe for families to return home.”
He also called on all communities across Central Equatoria to stand together.
“Unity is our strength. We must stand together to build peace, not only in Kajo-Keji but across our entire State.”
The meeting closed with a joint agreement to continue cooperation between the State Government and the county to improve conditions in the local communities and support long term recovery and development.
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