By Ijoo Bosco The Eastern Equatoria State Caretaker Minister of Education and Instruction, Ibwaha Lucy Allam, has called on education partners to extend their support programmes beyond Magwi and Torit counties to reach more vulnerable learners across the state. The minister appealed during a courtesy visit by an educational delegation[Read More…]
Education
Eastern Equatoria Education Minister inspects key learning institutions in Torit
By Lodu William Odiya The Caretaker State Minister of General Education and Instruction, Ibwaha Lucy Allam, has conducted a series of courtesy visits to major educational institutions in Torit Municipality to assess ongoing activities, identify challenges, and explore opportunities to strengthen education and skills development. The minister began her visit[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Examinations Council must tighten security against exam malpractice
The National Examinations Council must strengthen security measures to prevent examination malpractice and protect the credibility of national examinations in South Sudan. Examinations are an important part of the education system because they assess students’ knowledge, abilities and academic progress. However, examination malpractice undermines the purpose of education and creates[Read More…]
Minister calls for quality education, discipline and faith-based values in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco The Eastern Equatoria State Caretaker Education Minister, Ibwaha Lucy, has called on parents, teachers, church leaders and education authorities to work together to improve the quality of education, promote discipline and strengthen moral values among learners in Torit and across the state. The minister made the remarks[Read More…]
WES Education Minister seeks community support for examination readiness initiative
By Sabri Dibaco The Caretaker Minister of Education in Western Equatoria State, Patrick Thomas Ruruyo, has called on education partners, parents, and communities to support the Examination Readiness Initiative aimed at improving students’ performance in national examinations. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper on a phone call, Patrick Thomas Ruruyo[Read More…]
Western Equatoria bans school camping pending new guidelines
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of General Education and Instruction in Western Equatoria State has banned school camping across the state until official guidelines are developed to regulate the practice and ensure the safety and protection of learners. In a letter seen by the No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, caretaker Minister[Read More…]
Education Minister directs security to monitor schools over illegal rentals, private coaching
By Ijoo Bosco The Caretaker Minister of General Education in Eastern Equatoria State, Ibwaha Lucy Allam, has directed security organs to closely monitor secondary schools across the state to ensure that examination candidates comply with the ban on renting houses and attending private coaching sessions. Allam issued the directive while[Read More…]
Education Ministry suspend over alleged violations of standards
By Sabri Dibaco The Central Equatoria State Ministry of General Education and Instruction has suspended Juba Integrated High School’s Kadoro branch over alleged violations of education standards, including charging school fees in foreign currency and preventing learners from attending classes without lawful justification. In Ministerial Order No. 02/2026 dated October[Read More…]
EDUCATION: Eastern Equatoria takes digital leap in school inspections
By Ijoo Bosco The Ministry of General Education and Instruction in Eastern Equatoria State has launched a five-day training program for education inspectors and oversight officers to modernise school inspection through digital technology. Held in Torit town, the training brings together 26 master trainers and 13 oversight officers who will[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria Education Minister orders review of ministry operations
By Ijoo Bosco The Caretaker Minister of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports in Eastern Equatoria State, Ibwaha Lucy Allam, has formed a five-member committee to investigate challenges affecting the ministry and recommend measures to improve its operations. Minister Lucy announced the committee during a meeting with ministry staff in Torit,[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria education minister to address salary crisis as elections approach
By Ijoo Bosco Newly appointed Caretaker Minister of General Education, Youth, and Culture, Ibwaha Lucy Allam has placed the welfare of education workers and the stability of schools at the centre of her priorities, as Eastern Equatoria prepares for upcoming elections. Allam, who recently assumed office, said addressing complaints over[Read More…]
EDUCATION: Yei Teacher Training College graduates 92 students as it marks 25 years
By James Innocent Yei Teacher Training College (YTTC), a flagship institution of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan’s Diocese of Yei, graduated 92 students as it marked 25 years of teacher training and professional education last week. The graduation ceremony, held on Thursday, brought together education officials, county authorities, development[Read More…]
EDUCATION: Yei records 56% pass rate in 2026 P.8 and ALP mock exams
By James Innocent A total of 1,066 out of 1,904 candidates who sat the 2026 Primary Eight (P.8) and Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) mock examinations in Yei River County have been recorded as having passed, giving an overall pass rate of 56%. The figures were announced by Philip Taban, Director[Read More…]
Lakes State Education Ministry hands over motorcycles to education managers
By Yang Ater Yang The Lakes State Ministry of General Education and Instruction has handed over motorcycles to education managers in three counties to strengthen school inspection and supervision. The motorcycles, provided under the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) project with support from UNICEF and education partners in South Sudan,[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Skills training can give youth a future
The training of 83 young people in plumbing and tailoring by the DMI Sisters in collaboration with the Strome Foundation is an initiative that deserves attention and encouragement. The program has equipped 53 women and 30 men with practical skills that can help them pursue livelihoods, support their families, and[Read More…]
Playmatters phase two to reach 13,800 children in Yei
By James Innocent The Project Manager for Plan International, Daniel Wani, says the PlayMatters Phase Two program will reach 35 schools, more than 13,800 children, and 360 teachers in Yei River County over the next four years. Wani said the program, funded by the LEGO Foundation through the UBS Optimus[Read More…]
Governor Lobong explores regional cooperation in Soroti City, Uganda
By Ijoo Bosco The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has concluded an exposure tour of major higher learning institutions in Soroti City aimed at boosting educational cooperation and institutional development. During his tour, Governor Lobong visited Soroti University, Busitema University, and the East African Civil Aviation Academy[Read More…]
Jonglei state government cancels 44 newly created secondary schools
The Jonglei State Government has cancelled the establishment of 44 newly created secondary schools, citing a lack of legal approval, funding, and basic educational facilities. The decision was announced by the State Minister of General Education and Instruction, Samuel Ador Thon, who said an assessment found that the schools did[Read More…]
Windle Trust distributes books to ASEP teachers in NBGs
By Hou Akot Hou An international organisation, Windle Trust, has begun distributing textbooks to teachers enrolled in the Accelerated Secondary Education Program (ASEP) across Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The initiative aims to help the teachers prepare for the national secondary school examinations scheduled for November or December. Many teachers[Read More…]
Government expands higher education with three new public universities
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan is set to expand its public university network after President Salva Kiir Mayardit approved the establishment of three new public universities in Aweil, Kuajok, and Yei. The decision is expected to increase access to higher education, create more learning opportunities outside the capital, Juba, and[Read More…]