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…]
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OFAO presents rural development plans for county endorsement
By James Innocent The Organisation for Agricultural Opportunities (OFAO) has held a one-day meeting in Yei River County to present and seek government endorsement of rural development plans prepared for Boma Development Committees (BDCs) and Disaster Risk Management Committees (DRMCs). The meeting, held on Wednesday, brought together more than 30[Read More…]
Yei leaders urge communities to sustain development initiatives
By James Innocent Local authorities in Yei River County have called on community development groups to sustain their initiatives and strengthen cooperation with government and development partners to support long-term development. Payam Director of Yei River County Rose Doru Simbe urged community development groups to maintain their activities, saying sustained[Read More…]
Yei County Executive Director hands over office
By James Innocent The former Executive Director of Yei River County, Hillary John Konga, has formally handed over the county administration office to the newly appointed Executive Director, Hillary Lokudu Muhammed, who is also serving as the acting caretaker of the county. The handover ceremony took place on Wednesday, 30[Read More…]
Kanjoro bridge in Yei completed ahead of October launch
By James Innocent The construction of Kanjoro Bridge in Yei River County has been completed, with the bridge expected to be officially launched in October. Residents have welcomed the completion, saying the bridge is expected to improve movement, trade, and access between communities in Yei River County and neighbouring areas.[Read More…]
Malteser official visits Yei to assess projects and seek further support
By James Innocent A senior Malteser International official from Germany has visited Yei River County to assess ongoing projects and better understand the needs of communities receiving support from the organisation. Michael Steven, who works at Malteser International’s headquarters in Germany, said he had returned to Yei to observe the[Read More…]
Over 20 Civil Society and security officials trained in Yei
By James Innocent More than 20 representatives from civil society organisations, security institutions, media houses, and other stakeholders have received training in Yei River County on cybercrime, the Computer Misuse Act 2026, and electoral preparedness. The training was organised by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), Central Equatoria[Read More…]
Yei County Commissioner calls for unity, community development
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has called on Christians at St. Mark Parish to strengthen unity, cooperation, and community development. He said that the church has an important role to play in bringing people together. Speaking during Sunday Mass at the parish on[Read More…]
Yei education officials urge partners to prioritise qualified local youth
By James Innocent Education officials and local authorities in Yei River County have called on development partners to prioritise qualified residents when recruiting staff and volunteers. The officials said that local involvement could strengthen community ownership and accountability. The Director General for Education in Central Equatoria State, Ustas Emmanuel Moga[Read More…]
POLITICS: SPLM in Yei hosts dinner with the aim to strengthening party unity
By James Innocent SPLM political clubs in Yei River County have held a one-day joint dinner aimed at strengthening party unity and encouraging membership registration. The event, organised under the theme “SPLM Political Club Joint Dinner and Membership Registration Re-Enforcement Programme,” brought together more than 300 party members from the Jamia/Lomuku II[Read More…]
Yei Council sets weekly meetings to tackle development challenges
By James Innocent Yei River County Council Executive has agreed to hold weekly meetings to improve coordination among government departments and address challenges affecting service delivery and development in the county. The decision was reached during a Council Executive meeting attended by heads of key county departments, including Education, Agriculture,[Read More…]
Yei returnees seek livelihood support as farmers face poor first-season harvest
By James Innocent The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in Yei River County said it has registered more than 200 returnees arriving from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as authorities and partners are being urged to strengthen support for returnees and internally displaced people. Maba Moses, an RRC[Read More…]
Commissioner calls for transparency, collaboration in water management
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…]
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…]