By James Innocent The commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has called for greater transparency, accountability, and cooperation in the management of Yei town’s water facility. The commissioner made the remarks on Tuesday when members of the Yei Town Water Management Committee paid a courtesy visit to his[Read More…]
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Greater Yei stakeholders call for action on abductions
By James Innocent Stakeholders from Greater Yei have called for stronger security measures to address growing cases of abduction and insecurity affecting humanitarian workers and civilians across the region. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Yei, Bishop Emeritus Hillary Adeba said the protection of civilians had failed to adequately guarantee[Read More…]
Returnees in Yei appeal for basic services
By James Innocent Internally displaced persons from Lainya County currently residing in Yei have reported that hundreds of households have returned to Mukaya Payam, where they say the security situation has improved, but access to basic services remains a major concern. One of the displaced residents, Loise Buse, said Mukaya[Read More…]
Governor Adil inspects ongoing construction of Kanjaro bridge
By Louis Loku The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has inspected the ongoing construction of Kanjaro Bridge in Hai Lomuko as part of his development tour of Yei River County. During the inspection, Adil commended the local community and the Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Batali,[Read More…]
Vice President James Wani Igga calls for lasting peace in Yei
By James Innocent South Sudan’s Vice President for Economic Cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga, has called for lasting peace in Yei River County. He urged armed groups to lay down their weapons and support dialogue, reconciliation, and development. Speaking during his visit to Yei, Dr. Igga said the people of[Read More…]
Vice President lays foundation stone for University of Yei, as leaders call for peace
By James Innocent First Vice President for the Economic Cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga, together with Central Equatoria State authorities, has laid the foundation stone for the University of Yei during his visit to Yei River County. The ceremony brought together state and county officials, religious leaders, traditional authorities, students,[Read More…]
POLITICS: SPLM opens new secretariat in Yei, trains party cadres
By Louis Loku The Central Equatoria State SPLM Chairperson, Cde. Emmanuel Adil Anthony has officially inaugurated a new SPLM County Secretariat office in Yei River County. The governor also concluded a two-day training program for party cadres ahead of the December 2026 general elections. The inauguration and training formed part[Read More…]
Yei River county welcomes new executive director, call for unity
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County have officially welcomed the newly appointed Executive Director, Hillary Lokudu, who assumes office to ensure unity. This followed the transfer of Hillary John Konga. Three other local government administrators also arrived from Juba to take up their new assignments, including Monday Joseph.[Read More…]
Community in Yei pay final tribute to plane crash victim late Vivian Nandege
By James Innocent Catholic clergy, civil society leaders, community members, and family gathered in Yei River County to pay their final respects to the late Vivian Nandege. Late Vivian was one of the 14 victims who died in the Luri plane crash involving a CityLink Aviation aircraft. Leading the memorial[Read More…]
Yei commissioner appoints new board to strengthen water utilities
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has appointed a new Board of Directors for Yei Town Water and Sanitation Services Limited (YTWSSL), saying the move is intended to strengthen governance, accountability, and the delivery of water and sanitation services across the county. The appointments[Read More…]
State Gender director commends Koneta Hub’s nutrition
By James Innocent The Director General at the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare has commended the Koneta Hub Initiative for its efforts to combat child malnutrition in Yei River County through a UNICEF-supported nutrition program benefiting thousands of vulnerable children. During a visit to the[Read More…]
Local government officials and community leaders in Yei train on conflict resolution
By James Innocent Community leaders, local government officials, and traditional chiefs in Yei River County have concluded a three-day conflict resolution and peacebuilding training aimed at strengthening local efforts to address community disputes and the growing challenge of youth gang activities. The training, organised by the Organisation for Nonviolence and[Read More…]
Internet Society training equips youth in Yei with digital skills
By James Innocent More than 48 young people from different youth groups in Yei River County have participated in a three-day digital skills training organised by the Internet Society South Sudan Chapter. The training is aimed at strengthening responsible internet use, digital communication, and online opportunities for young people. The[Read More…]
20 traditional chiefs and local administrators begin peacebuilding training in Yei
By James Innocent 20 traditional chiefs and local government administrators from Yei Town Payam have begun a three-day training on nonviolence and conflict resolution aimed at strengthening local peacebuilding efforts and promoting peaceful coexistence in Yei River County. The program brings together 20 representatives of traditional leadership and local government[Read More…]
Kanjoro Bridge’s financial and material resources mobilisation drive kicks off
By James Innocent The Chairperson of the Kanjoro Bridge Construction Committee, Johnson Poru Hillary, has said the committee is intensifying efforts to mobilise financial and material resources. This is ahead of the official launch of the Kanjoro Bridge construction project scheduled for later this month. Speaking after a meeting with[Read More…]
Yei authorities launch investigation into the killing of three civilians
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County have condemned the killing of three civilians along the Yei–Maridi road and say security agencies have launched investigations to identify those responsible. Yei River County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo said the County Security Committee met following the incidents, which occurred in Kirikwa,[Read More…]
Thousand begin collecting national identity cards in greater Yei
By James Innocent More than 1,000 people turned up at the Directorate of Nationality, Passports, and Immigration in Yei River County on Friday as the distribution of newly processed South Sudanese national identity cards officially began. The exercise follows the arrival of more than 4,000 national identity cards for applicants[Read More…]
Commissioners join mourners to honour late captain Isaac Logu Gaitano
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, and the Commissioner of Lainya County, Huda Michael Laila, joined hundreds of mourners during the funeral service of the late South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) Captain Isaac Logu Gaitano. The late was killed in an ambush along[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner calls for unity as South Sudan marks 15th independence anniversary
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…]
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…]