Gladys Fred Kole<\/p>\n
Vice President for economic cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga has assured that the construction of Juba-Kajo-Keji highway will start soon.<\/strong><\/p>\n He said a budget has been put forth for the construction of a highway, connecting Juba to Kampala through Kajo-Keji -Jale Afoji borders with Uganda\u2019s Moyo district.<\/p>\n The VP for Economic Cluster, however, acknowledged that the status of roads and bridges in the county is devastating.<\/p>\n Igga stated that the budget for construction of the highway has already been allocated, pending release of finances for the work to commence.<\/p>\n “The construction is going to be tarmacked using cement properly and not anyhow; you people are tired of stones,” VP Igga said.<\/p>\n He further noted that when a good road is built from Juba up to Kajo-Keji, it will boost development in the county and restore the glory of the area that was once lost because of war and insecurities.<\/p>\n The vice president for economic cluster was speaking while presiding over as guest of honor on Sunday during South Sudan\u2019s Independence anniversary celebration in Kajo-Keji.<\/p>\n Central Equatoria state celebrated the 12th<\/sup> independence anniversary in Kajo-Keji, under the theme “Consolidating efforts for sustainable peace and security for the dignified return of our people.”<\/p>\n The state governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, also reiterated ordering the state minister of roads and bridges to conduct assessment on Kajo-Keji -Limbe road, connecting to Yei County.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Moyo district chairperson, Anyama William, who was invited to the occasion, urged the government of South Sudan to take the issue of road connectivity very seriously.<\/p>\n He underscored that South Sudan and Uganda have a lot in common.<\/p>\n “I request the government of South Sudan to expedite the plan for rehabilitating and constructing the Jale to Kajo-Keji-Juba Road into a tarmac road,” he said.<\/p>\n “That is one of the biggest requests we are putting forth; we know the importance of this road,” Anyama added.<\/p>\n The chairman stressed that Juba-Kajo-Keji highway; connecting Moyo district would be a vital economic infrastructure in the region to enhance cross-border trade and bilateral ties.<\/p>\n Kajo-Keji County commissioner, Phanuel Dumo, also emphasized the importance of the Juba-Kajo-Keji highway.<\/p>\n “Speed up the construction of the Kajo-Keji Juba highway,” the commissioner said.<\/p>\n According to Dumo, Juba-Kaji-keji route is the shortest to connect Juba to Kampala, compared to Juba-Nimule highway.<\/p>\n “Juba to Nimule is 125 miles, Juba-Yei to Kaya is 146 miles, and Juba-Kajo-Keji is 75 miles.<\/p>\n “Proper roads will link South Sudan, Uganda, and Congo, which will help boost the economy in terms of business,” Commissioner Dumo underscored.<\/p>\n Last year, the national ministry of Roads and Bridges contracted seven companies to carry feasibility studies of 7 road networks across the country, including the Juba-Kajo-Keji highway.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Gladys Fred Kole Vice President for economic cluster, Dr. James Wani Igga has assured that the construction of Juba-Kajo-Keji highway will start soon. 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