By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has called on the people of Yei River County and South Sudan to uphold peace, unity, reconciliation, and hard work as the country commemorates the 15th Independence Anniversary. In his Independence Day message issued on Tuesday, Malimbo congratulated[Read More…]
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Drug trafficking on the rise in Yei as authorities destroy seized marijuana
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County on Wednesday destroyed a quantity of seized marijuana, locally known as bangi, as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking in the county. The exercise was witnessed by county government officials, security agencies, and representatives of local media houses.[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner bans children from disco and sports clubs
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has issued a local order prohibiting children under the age of 18 from entering clubs, discos, and sports clubs across the county. According to Local Order No. 7/2026, the directive is intended to protect school-going children from dropping[Read More…]
Yei County authorities step up Ebola preparedness and warn of regional risk
By James Innocent Health authorities and humanitarian partners in Yei River County have renewed their commitment to strengthening preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The efforts are ongoing amid concerns over outbreaks in neighbouring countries. The commitment was reaffirmed during an Ebola Preparedness Pillar Meeting convened by the County Health[Read More…]
Yei County Commissioner calls for road safety as he meets boda boda riders
By James Innocent The commissioner of Yei River County has commended motorcycle riders and the Boda Boda Association for their contribution to government revenue and local economic activities during a meeting held on Tuesday morning in Yei. Commissioner Malimbo described the Boda Boda Association as an independent body responsible for[Read More…]
University of Juba leads stakeholders’ dialogue on strengthening local seed systems in Yei
By James Innocent The University of Juba, through its Holistic Agriculture-Fisheries Resilience for Value Chain Empowerment and Sustainable Transformation (HARVEST) Project, convened a stakeholders’ research dissemination meeting in Yei River County on Monday to discuss strategies for strengthening agricultural resilience and improving local seed systems. The meeting, held at the[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner donates bicycle to enhance mobility of deaf resident
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has donated a new bicycle to a resident living with a disability in an effort to improve his mobility and support his daily activities. The beneficiary, Martin Lomoro Emmanuel, who has lived with a hearing impairment since birth,[Read More…]
Kanjoro bridge construction picks up as materials arrive in Yei River County
By James Innocent The construction of the long-awaited Kanjoro Bridge in Yei River County is expected to commence soon after the arrival of key building materials at the project site. According to county authorities, six truckloads of river sand, six trips of aggregates, and several loads of hardcore stones have[Read More…]
Yei River County mourns dedicated revenue officer
By James Innocent Authorities of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State, religious leaders, government officials, and thousands of mourners gathered to mourn the dedicated officer. In an event conducted on Saturday, Yei residents paid their final respects to the late county administrative officer and head of revenue, Eunice Araba[Read More…]
Yei Muslim community appeals for public cemetery as burial space crisis deepens
By James Innocent Members of the Muslim community in Yei River County have appealed to local authorities to allocate land for a designated public cemetery, warning that the continued practice of burying deceased relatives within residential compounds is becoming unsustainable and poses challenges for urban development. The appeal was made[Read More…]
Teen allegedly kills elder brother over 1,000 SSP dispute in Yei
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County are investigating the death of a young man who was allegedly stabbed to death by his younger brother following a dispute over 1,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP). The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in Hai Peace, a residential area of Yei town,[Read More…]
Lasu community swear in new leadership, pledges unity and development
By James Innocent The Lasu community in Yei River County on Saturday inaugurated its newly elected executive committee, with leaders pledging to promote peace, unity, development, and youth empowerment as they begin a new chapter of community leadership. The swearing-in ceremony brought together county government officials, traditional and religious leaders,[Read More…]
Kanjoro bridge project gains momentum as community pledge support
By James Innocent The commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the construction of the Kanjoro Bridge. He described the project as a key infrastructure investment that will improve transportation, boost trade, and enhance service delivery across the county. Speaking during an inspection[Read More…]
Yei mourns plane crash victim Santino Bakata as leaders call for faith and unity
By James Innocent Hundreds of mourners, including government officials, religious leaders, relatives, and community members, gathered to pay their final respects to Santino Bakata, one of the victims of the recent Luri plane crash involving a City Link Aviation aircraft en route to Juba. Bakata, a respected family man with[Read More…]
Yei commissioner urges parents to help curb youth gang activities
By James Innocent The commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has called on parents and guardians to take a more active role in guiding their children away from gang-related activities and criminal behaviour in the town. Speaking during funeral prayers for respected Yei elder Paul Kuba, who passed[Read More…]
Yei authorities pay tribute to 102-year-old elder Paul Kuba Lukadi
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County on Thursday joined family members, community leaders, and residents in mourning the death of Elder Paul Kuba Lukadi, a respected community figure who passed away on June 8, 2026, following a prolonged illness. He was 102 years old. Speaking during the[Read More…]
Drug consignment arrives as Yei
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Hon. Samuel Henry Malimbo, accompanied by County Executive Director John Hillary Konga, on Tuesday visited Yei Civil Hospital to assess healthcare services and discuss challenges affecting the sector. During the visit, health workers informed county leaders that many medical personnel have[Read More…]
Yei authorities set for Ebola preparedness initiatives
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has called for stronger coordination among health partners and government institutions as efforts to enhance Ebola preparedness continue across the county. Speaking during a meeting with a UNICEF delegation, Malimbo commended the organisation for supporting local authorities in[Read More…]
Commissioner calls for education reforms and stronger regulation of schools
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Hon. Samuel Henry Malimbo, has called for closer cooperation between the county administration and the education sector, emphasising the need to strengthen education services and improve the welfare of teachers across the county. Speaking during a meeting with education officials in[Read More…]
Yei authorities raise concerns over rising school fees and requirements
By James Innocent County authorities and parents in Yei River County have raised concerns over what they describe as increasing financial pressure on families from some private schools through additional charges and the frequent requirement for students to provide reams of paper each academic term. Speaking during a meeting with[Read More…]