Eye Radio has been awarded the best radio of the year by the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization.

In an event held in Juba on Saturday night, CEPO recognized the radio ‘for the informative role in broadcasting South Sudan peace agreement live from Addis Ababa and for their outstanding role in entertaining and keeping the citizens of South Sudan informed’.

Two Eye Radio journalists also received awards.

Clement Wani aka DJ Lomisak won the Best Music Presenter. DJ Lomisak presents the Rhumba Sukun Sukun music show, a popular afternoon music show which plays Lingala and Rhumba hit-songs.

Meanwhile, Nicola Mandil won the Best Journalist of the year. He spent most of the year in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, covering the peace talks.

Mandil also produces and presents The Search for Peace, a special program which explores the prospects for peace in South Sudan by looking at the role of the citizens and leaders, well-wishers, regional leaders, and the international community.