By James Innocent The Central Equatoria State Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment, Lili Kafuki, has called on citizens of Yei River County to prioritize farming as a solution to hunger and economic hardship in the region. Speaking at the launch of a multi-farmers’ community centre in Gimunu, Ms. Kafuki[Read More…]

By James Innocent The people of Yei River County on Thursday gathered in their thousands to pay their final respects to Michael Lugala Nicholas, a longtime serving medical worker and former county medical director, who passed away at the age of 66 after a prolonged illness. More than 5,000 mourners,[Read More…]

By James Innocent Taxi drivers in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State have raised concerns over excessive taxation at numerous roadblocks along the Juba-Yei and Kaya roads. The drivers expressed that the growing number of checkpoints and double charges imposed by security personnel have severely cut into their earnings,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Commissioner of Yei River County, Emmanuel Taban Seme, has said that no civilians were harmed or displaced following an armed opposition attack on a military barracks last week. A joint force of the South Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) and the National Salvation[Read More…]

By James Innocent More than one thousand three hundred displaced people in Pokula Boma of Yei River County, are facing severe shortages of food and humanitarian support following their displacement on July 10, 2025. Executive Chief of Pokula Boma, Sebit Felix told reporters that the community has registered over 1,300[Read More…]

By James Innocent The Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme has appealed to the holdout opposition groups to return home. Speaking at the closing of a three-day consortium training organized by Finn Church Aid (FCA) in Yei, Commissioner Taban urged leaders act as peace ambassadors in their communities and[Read More…]

By James innocent Residents in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State have called on the religious leaders to revive the Inter-Church Peace Committee. They cited that it remains a vital force for dialogue and reconciliation amid ongoing conflict and insecurity. The appeal was made during a two-day peace-building meeting organized[Read More…]

By James Innocent The faith-based leader in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State has called for an end to violence across the country. Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor of the Diocese of Yei has urged South Sudan’s leaders to end ongoing conflicts. Lodiong made a call during a two-day meeting[Read More…]

By James Innocent the Reconcile International, a regional faith-based organization in Yei County has reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to promoting peace and reconciliation across South Sudan. The organization also promised sustainable livelihoods in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the broader East Africa region. Speaking during a launch[Read More…]

By James Innocent Maj. Gen. John Lual has returned to Yei River County and vowed to maintain peace and stability. He was recently reassigned as the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) commander for Greater Yei. During his arrival in the area, marking his second chance to serve in Yei[Read More…]

By James Innocent The Traffic police in Yei River County has advised the Boda-Boda riders to acquire identification cards and motorcycle number plates for safety and accountability. The head of Yei Traffic Police, Ruben Manyok, echoed the call, emphasizing that the lack of number plates makes it difficult to trace[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya Medicines San Frontiers (MSF) has yesterday temporarily suspended all its operational activities in Yei River and Morobo counties in South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State for a minimum of six weeks. This followed the abduction of an MSF staff member, that occurred just four days after the[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Team Kakwa Power (TKP) has officially entered the race for Kakwa community leadership by unveiling an inclusive campaign ahead of the August 2025 elections. With the aim of uniting the Kakwa people across the Greater Yei counties, the event for the campaign launch last week brought together[Read More…]

 By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State, have called on companies operating in the area to contribute to community development as part of their corporate social responsibility. The appeal came during the inauguration of a new kitchen facility constructed by Karnak Tobacco Factory at Yei[Read More…]

By James Innocent The Emeritus Bishop of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) Diocese of Yei has called on the government to allot land to churches in the county. The bishop cited that the church plays a vital role in community development. Speaking during a Thanksgiving service at St.[Read More…]