President Salva Kiir, 2026|Courtesy

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued decrees relieving and appointing a number of officials in Unity State, affecting key positions at both state and county levels.

Ling Gatgach Nhial has been appointed Minister of Finance and Investment, taking over from John Gatluak Doar.

At the county level, the newly appointed commissioners replace their predecessors as follows:

Bol Mayak Riak takes over from Jackson Mut Yien Goah in Mayom County, Stephen Salaam Maluit replaces Kasare Jul Dador in Rubkona, Gordon Koang Biel replaces Gatmai Wal Ruot in Koch, Kaway Chany Buor replaces Simon Dieu Lilylily in Guit, Stephen Taker Riak Dong replaces James Kuol Tap Gai in Leer, and Gatluak Nyang Hoth replaces John Matip Gatluok in Mayendit.