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…]
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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…]
Yei Commissioner announces a two-month training program for survey officers
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Hon. Samuel Henry Malimbo, paid an official visit to the Department of Housing, Land, and Physical Infrastructure in Yei Town as part of his ongoing engagement with county institutions aimed at strengthening service delivery and development across the county. Upon arrival,[Read More…]
Farmers call for support to boost food production
By James Innocent Farmers in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, are appealing to the government and development partners for increased agricultural support to boost food production and help address rising food insecurity affecting many households across South Sudan. Speaking at Morokindita Cooperative Society in Yei River County, Joseph Juma[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner calls for fair employment practices, and youth inclusion
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has called on national and international organisations operating in the county to comply with labour regulations and ensure that residents are given fair employment opportunities. Speaking during a meeting with the County Labour Office, Commissioner Malimbo expressed concern[Read More…]
Yei completes training of mosquito net distributors ahead of countywide campaign
By James Innocent More than 280 mosquito net distributors have completed a two-day training program in Yei River County ahead of a major malaria prevention campaign expected to reach thousands of households across the county. The training, organised by the County Health Department in partnership with Health Link, brought together[Read More…]
Yei health authorities heighten Ebola surveillance amid DR Congo outbreak
By James Innocent Health authorities in Yei River County have urged residents to remain vigilant following reports of an Ebola outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). County health officials say the outbreak in eastern Congo has raised concerns because of the close border connections between the DRC and[Read More…]
Adil pledges support as Yei advances infrastructure
By Sabri Dibaco The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has pledged full government support to address challenges facing Yei River County following a briefing by County Commissioner Samuel Malimbo on the county’s security and development progress. “Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony received a general briefing from Samuel Malimbo,[Read More…]
Kanjoro bridge launch in Yei to boost community connectivity
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County on Thursday officially launched the construction of the Kanjoro Bridge along the Lomuku 1 Newsite road, a community-driven initiative aimed at improving transportation and connectivity within the area. The launch ceremony, which had earlier been announced by the Commissioner of Yei River[Read More…]
CES gov’t moves to restore electricity supply in Yei
By James Innocent The government of Central Equatoria has begun efforts to restore electricity supply in Yei following a technical assessment that revealed major damage to the town’s power infrastructure. During an inspection visit to Yei, Samuel Bullen Laku, Director General for Lands, Physical Infrastructure, Roads, and Bridges, said the[Read More…]
Chiefs, peace committee call for stronger unity in Yei
By James Innocent The Paramount Chief of Yei River County and the Chairperson of the County Peace Committee have called for stronger unity, neutrality, and cooperation among communities. The call came at a time when the county government continued with efforts to intensify and strengthen peacebuilding structures across the areas.[Read More…]