The government in Warrap is planning to distribute grain to the population in the counties and payams at a cheaper price in a bit to address the high commodity prices in the state. Continue reading Warrap to sell subsidized food to citizens to lower prices
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Three missing in Tonj South raiding found alive
The three people who went missing in Tonj South County of Warrap State during a cattle raiding incident last week, have returned home safely, the state information official said. Continue reading Three missing in Tonj South raiding found alive
Religious leader says South Sudanese are unhappy
On International Day of Happiness, a religious leader in Western Equatoria State says South Sudanese are not happy citing sub-national violence, road ambushes, and economic hardship. Continue reading Religious leader says South Sudanese are unhappy
Tearfund initiates affordable, cozy toilet seats in Juba
The Christian charity, Tearfund has introduced affordable easy-to-use toilet seats to improve hygiene and sanitation among communities in Juba county.
The piloting program was launched at the Gurei market in Juba county on Saturday.
Known as the SaTo, is a simple pour-flush toilet with an airtight seal that maintains smell-free latrines while preventing flies and other insects from getting out of the pit latrines.
The word SaTo is coined from Safe Toilet, an innovation designed for no or low-income households to maintain good sanitation in their homes and neighborhoods.
According to Rama Anthony, the Country Director for Tearfund South Sudan, the pans do help in reducing disease transmission by flying insects and eliminates odors from open pit latrines.
“SaTo products are ideal for households, schools, and community facilities as they are affordable, safe, and easy to maintain,
“SaTo pans are plastic toilet sitters that are affordable for low-income households, safe for children to use, and suitable for elderly people or people with disability and other mobility challenges,” said Anthony.
Speaking at the launch – Lydia Tabu -The project officer for Tearfund’s Market-Based Sanitation says the pans come in various types and sizes that are easily installed on concrete, mud, and wood slabs using basic masonry skills.
To ensure easy access and sustainability, Tearfund is partnering with local retailers in Juba to ensure the pans’ availability across the city.
Some of the beneficiaries have testified to the usefulness of the toilet seats they say have improved their health situation
“I’m very happy with this organization. Before the project, we were in a very terrible situation because our latrine was very smelly,” said Margaret Gale, a resident of the area.
The middle-aged woman is suffering from a knee ailment, but the introduction of the toilet seats has eased her life.
“I could not squat or bent because of my knees problem, but when the organization came up with this seat, I could squat with ease, And if I sit, it’s like I have sat on a chair.”
Tearfund also aided the construction of six toilets with the pan at Kafuki Nursery and Primary Schools in the Gurei area.
The project has addressed challenges the school was facing, children used to fear going to the toilet
“Our children who are too young were unable to go to the toilets because when looked inside, they feared to help themselves, but now they do not because of the toilet seats’, said Benedicson Domirado, the head teacher.
“Secondly, the toilets have become so clean that you hardly see even a single fly and there is no smell,” he testified.
The introduction of the SaTo pans, is part of Tearfund’s market-based sanitation project being piloted in Juba County and the organization is now calling on households in Juba to embrace the toilet seats and install one.
Lakes State returns 107 stolen cattle to Tonj South
The government of Lakes State has returned more than 100 cattle raided on March 10, 2023, to their rightful owners in Tonj South County of neighboring Warrap State. Continue reading Lakes State returns 107 stolen cattle to Tonj South
Nearly 300 Burundian & Congolese refugees relocated to WES
Authorities in Western Equatoria State say they have received about 278 Congolese and Burundian refugees, who relocated from a camp in Juba. Continue reading Nearly 300 Burundian & Congolese refugees relocated to WES
Nimule man accused of rapping 78-year-old woman goes on trial
The Mobile Court in Nimule town of Eastern Equatoria State on Friday started the trial of a young man accused of rapping a 78-year-old disabled woman in September 2022. Continue reading Nimule man accused of rapping 78-year-old woman goes on trial
Explosive ordnance kills eight children in Jur River
At least eight children were killed and two others remain critically injured in Western Bahr el Ghazal when an explosive ordnance that they were playing with exploded. Continue reading Explosive ordnance kills eight children in Jur River
Geologist warns Jebel-Kujur, Jebel-Lemon residents risk quarrying disasters
An expert with the geological society of South Sudan has raised alarm over quarrying activities at Jebel-Kujur and Jebel Lemon areas in Juba, saying the areas risk man-made disasters. Continue reading Geologist warns Jebel-Kujur, Jebel-Lemon residents risk quarrying disasters
Court charges suspected poachers in Nimule
A mobile court in the border town of Nimule in Eastern Equatoria State has framed charges against two individuals suspected of poaching at the local game park. Continue reading Court charges suspected poachers in Nimule