Juba City Council - CES

24/08/2026

Juba Mayor Renews Terms of Three Quarter Council Chairpersons for Another Three Months

The Mayor of Juba City Council, His Worship Christopher Serafino Wani, has renewed the terms of three Quarter Council chairpersons for an additional three months, extending their mandates after the completion of their initial three-month tenure.
The extension was announced on Monday through Local Order No. 04/2026, issued and signed by the Mayor under powers granted to him by Section 57 of the Local Government Act, 2009.
Under the order, Stephen Laku Moskiden will continue serving as Chairperson of Munuki Hai Gezira Al Nilen Quarter Council, while Daniel Wal Alier will remain Chairperson of Hai Joborona Quarter Council.
John Tombe Vesension will also continue as Chairperson of Hai Kosti Quarter Council.
The three officials were initially appointed last may, and the latest order extends their tenure for another three-month period.
“In the exercise of the powers conferred upon me by Section 57 of the Local Government Act, 2009, I, H.W. Christopher Serafino Wani, the Mayor of Juba City Council, do hereby issue this Local Order for the appointment of the Chairpersons of Quarter Councils to their respective areas for the period of three months,” the order reads.
The renewed mandates take effect from Aug. 24, the date on which the order was signed and authenticated by the Mayor.
Quarter Councils form part of Juba City Council’s grassroots administrative structure and play a role in coordinating local affairs and linking communities with the municipal authorities.

23/08/2026

Juba Mayor: Municipal Reform Must Begin with Transparency and Citizen-Centred Spending

JUBA, South Sudan | August 22, 2026

His Worship the Mayor of Juba City, Christopher Sarafino Swaka Wani, has said reforming the administration of South Sudan’s capital must be anchored in transparency, accountability and the direct alignment of municipal spending with the priorities of residents.

Speaking on Saturday during the Juba City Council Media and Opinion Leaders Networking Luncheon at Dembesh Hotel in Juba, Mayor Wani said revenues collected from residents must ultimately return to the public in the form of visible and improved services.

The event brought together the leadership of Juba City Council, members of the City Legislative Council, the Media Authority, journalists, media executives and opinion leaders as part of efforts to strengthen communication and cooperation between the municipality, the media and residents of the capital.

Mayor Wani said Juba City Council does not generate resources independently of the community but relies largely on revenues collected from residents and businesses operating within the city.

He said this places a responsibility on the Council to manage those resources transparently and ensure they are directed towards services that respond to the actual needs of the population.

The Mayor stressed that development priorities should not simply be determined from officials’ offices but should emerge from consultations with residents across the city’s Blocks, neighbourhoods and local administrative units.

According to Wani, genuine accountability begins with listening to citizens, identifying their priorities and translating those demands into clear and implementable programmes.

He said residents should be able to see the impact of the revenues they pay through better public services, improved infrastructure and tangible changes in their communities.

Five areas of municipal reform

Mayor Wani said Juba City Council is pursuing an institutional reform agenda focused on five major areas, including administrative restructuring, strengthening financial management, improving relations between the Council and residents, reviewing institutional structures and identifying priority services.

He said internal administrative reform is essential before broader improvements in service delivery can be achieved, arguing that an effective local government requires a clear and functional structure capable of responding to the needs of the population.

Financial management, he added, remains one of the municipality’s major challenges.

The Mayor said the Council’s ability to deliver services is directly linked to its capacity to strengthen revenue collection while ensuring that the money collected is properly managed, transparently accounted for and efficiently spent.

Workforce structure under review

Mayor Wani also disclosed that the reform process includes a review of the municipality’s workforce and institutional structure to determine how many employees are actually required to carry out the Council’s mandate.

He said the exercise is intended to establish clear responsibilities for municipal employees, assess their effectiveness and determine whether the size of the workforce corresponds with the volume of work and services expected from the institution.

According to the Mayor, an internal review has indicated a need to reduce the number of positions within the institutional structure as part of efforts to align the municipal administration with its operational needs and available resources.

He stressed, however, that the objective of the reforms is not simply to reduce the workforce, but to build a more efficient institution capable of delivering services and responding effectively to residents.

Woul Mathok highlights infrastructure and service delivery

His Worship the Deputy Mayor for Infrastructure and Development, Woul Mathok, highlighted the need for stronger cooperation between residents, the municipality and the media in addressing infrastructure and social service challenges across Juba.

Mathok said effective development requires communities to understand and support projects being implemented in their areas, particularly those involving roads, drainage systems, water infrastructure and other public facilities.

He stressed the importance of public awareness and community participation, noting that infrastructure projects can face difficulties when residents are not adequately informed or engaged.

The Deputy Mayor said the media therefore has an important role in explaining municipal programmes, promoting public understanding and encouraging residents to protect infrastructure developed for their benefit.

He also underscored the need for stronger collaboration in areas such as healthcare, education, water supply and other essential services that directly affect the daily lives of Juba residents.

Steven Lomude stresses sanitation and environmental responsibility

His Worship the Deputy Mayor for Environment and Sanitation, Steven Lomude, underscored the importance of public participation in improving cleanliness and environmental conditions in the capital.

Lomude said keeping Juba clean cannot be the responsibility of the municipal authorities alone and requires cooperation from residents, businesses, communities and other stakeholders.

He highlighted sanitation, waste management and environmental protection as key priorities for the city and called for stronger public awareness on responsible waste disposal and maintaining clean neighbourhoods.

The Deputy Mayor also emphasised the role of journalists and media organisations in promoting behavioural change and raising awareness about the shared responsibility of keeping the city clean.

He said sustained engagement between the municipality, communities and the media would be essential to achieving lasting improvements in Juba’s sanitation and environmental conditions.

Legislative Council stresses accountability

The Chairperson of the Juba City Legislative Council, Dina Keji, emphasised the importance of accountability and effective oversight in strengthening municipal governance.

She highlighted the Legislative Council’s role in providing the legal and oversight framework for the municipality and ensuring that policies, budgets and programmes respond to the interests of Juba residents.

Keji also stressed the importance of cooperation between the legislative and executive arms of Juba City Council while maintaining their respective responsibilities in ensuring that public resources are managed responsibly and services reach communities.

She described engagement with journalists and opinion leaders as important in strengthening transparency and ensuring that residents have access to information about municipal decisions, programmes and development priorities.

Ajo Loul calls for stronger media-government engagement

Ajo Loul of the Media Authority welcomed the initiative by Juba City Council to engage journalists and opinion leaders, emphasising the importance of regular communication between public institutions and the media.

Loul underscored the need for journalists to have access to accurate and timely information so they can report responsibly on issues affecting residents of the capital.

He highlighted the media’s role in informing the public, promoting awareness, communicating citizens’ concerns and providing a platform for dialogue between the authorities and communities.

He also stressed the importance of maintaining a professional relationship between government institutions and journalists while respecting the media’s role in promoting transparency and public accountability.

Services must remain the priority

Mayor Wani said the ultimate measure of Juba City Council’s success should not be the amount of revenue it collects or the number of employees it maintains, but the quality and accessibility of services delivered to residents.

He called for stronger cooperation between the municipality, the public, journalists and opinion leaders, describing the media as an important partner in communicating citizens’ concerns and following the implementation of municipal programmes.

The Mayor said continuous engagement with residents would remain a central component of the Council’s reform and accountability agenda.

Saturday’s networking luncheon was organised as part of Juba City Council’s efforts to establish a sustained relationship with journalists and opinion leaders, improve access to information and create stronger channels through which the concerns and priorities of residents can be communicated to municipal authorities.

The initiative comes as the Council seeks to strengthen local governance, improve revenue administration, promote transparency in public expenditure and align development and service-delivery programmes more closely with the priorities identified by residents of South Sudan’s capital.

22/08/2026

14/08/2026

Chief Justice Grants Kator County Court Exclusive Jurisdiction over Juba City Council Cases

JUBA – South Sudan’s Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court, Dr. Benjamin Baak Deng, has issued an administrative order designating Kator County Court in Central Equatoria State to exclusively handle cases currently pending before the Juba City Council.
The decision was issued under Administrative Order No. 2/2026, dated Aug. 12, 2026, following a recommendation submitted by Juba City Mayor Christopher Serafino Wani Swaka on July 22.
According to the order, the mayor had requested the establishment or designation of a court or courts with exclusive jurisdiction to dispose of cases related to the maintenance of law and order and the enforcement of disciplinary measures within Juba City.
Under the order, Kator County Court has been designated as the court with exclusive jurisdiction to hear, try and dispose of all backlog cases currently pending before the Juba City Council.
The Chief Justice said the decision was made pursuant to powers vested in him under Article 127(1)(a) and (b) of South Sudan’s Transitional Constitution of 2011, as amended, read together with Section 29 of the Judiciary Act, 2008.
The designated court will handle the cases in accordance with the Juba City Council legal framework and within the mandate delegated to it under the Local Government Act, 2009.
The order further places the court under the direct supervision of the President of the Court of Appeal for the Greater Equatoria Circuit.
The President of the Court of Appeal will be required to regularly report to the Chief Justice on the status of the backlog and inform him once the pending cases have been cleared or no longer exist, allowing for any necessary administrative changes to avoid leaving the designated court without cases to handle.
The move is aimed at providing a judicial mechanism for clearing cases accumulated before the Juba City Council and strengthening the enforcement of municipal laws and regulations through the formal judicial system.

13/08/2026

Juba City Mayor Inspects Road Works in Referendum Area, Urges Drainage Clearance

JUBA, 11 August 2026 — The Mayor of Juba City Council, Christopher Sarafino Wani, accompanied by the Deputy Mayor for Infrastructure, Wol Mathok Diing, has inspected ongoing road construction works in the Referendum Area to assess the progress of the project and the condition of drainage channels along the road corridor.

During the field inspection, the delegation toured the entire stretch of the road up to its junction with the new Bilpam Road, reviewing construction activities and assessing drainage systems critical to ensuring the effective flow of rainwater, particularly during the rainy season.

Mayor Wani urged residents, property owners, and business operators along the road to cooperate with the municipality by clearing drainage channels and removing accumulated waste, silt, and other materials that may obstruct water flow.

He further warned that the municipality would take necessary action to reopen blocked drainage channels and remove unauthorized crossings or structures constructed over drains where property owners fail to comply with municipal directives.

“We call on all residents to cooperate with us in cleaning and clearing the drainage channels and removing accumulated waste and sediment, particularly those who have constructed crossings over the drains,” Mayor Wani said.

The Mayor emphasized that sustainable urban development and effective infrastructure management require shared responsibility between the government and the public, stressing the importance of community cooperation in maintaining roads and drainage infrastructure.

Eng. Philipos Tsehaye, representing Giant Equatorial Construction Company Ltd, the contractor implementing the project, reported that construction was progressing well and expressed confidence that the road works would be completed within a maximum period of four months.

The inspection forms part of Juba City Council’s ongoing field monitoring of road and drainage projects across the city, with particular attention to the challenges posed by heavy rains. The initiative is aimed at improving road connectivity and mobility, strengthening drainage systems, and reducing flooding and water accumulation on roads and in residential areas.

Juba City Council remains committed to strengthening urban infrastructure and working closely with residents and other stakeholders to promote a cleaner, safer, and more resilient city.

09/08/2026

South Sudan Leaders Urge Citizens to “Move” as Olympic Day Promotes Health and Unity

On the 8th August, 2026 ,Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior has urged South Sudanese to embrace regular physical activity, saying movement is essential to healthy living and building a stronger nation. Speaking during National Olympic Day celebrations in Juba, she encouraged citizens to walk, exercise and make physical activity part of their daily lives.

Nyandeng described South Sudan’s youth as the country’s “primary resource,” calling for greater investment in their development through sports, education and leadership. She also shared her personal commitment to exercise, saying, “You do not have to be an Olympic champion to benefit from movement. You simply have to begin.”

Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang ,The Minister of Youth and Sports highlighted the unifying power of sport, noting that the celebration brought together South Sudanese from different tribes, cultures, genders and social backgrounds. The Minister also called for greater protection of sports grounds, warning that encroachment and the loss of recreational spaces are limiting opportunities for young people.

The celebration brought together government officials, diplomats, athletes, sports federations, development partners, cultural groups and members of the public. Leaders called for continued investment in sports and youth as part of efforts to build a healthier, more united and resilient South Sudan.

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

Temporary Ciosurs of Road Sections for the National Olympic Day Community Walk Event.

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

JUBA CITY COUNCIL PRESS STATEMENT

Juba City Leadership Inspects Progress of the Lou–Bilpam Road Construction Project

Juba, 5th August 2026 - The leadership of Juba City Council, accompanied by officials from the Government of Central Equatoria State and Juba County, today conducted an inspection visit to assess the progress of the ongoing 5.6-kilometre Lou–Bilpam Road construction project, funded through the Office of the President under the leadership of the Special Envoy, Hon. Adut Salva.

Once completed, the road will significantly improve connectivity between western Juba and the city centre, reduce traffic congestion, facilitate access to essential services, and enhance the movement of residents, businesses, and service providers. The project also includes the construction of modern drainage systems designed to mitigate flooding and safeguard the road infrastructure.

During the visit, the leadership commended Giant Construction Company Limited for the progress achieved and encouraged the contractor to maintain quality standards and timely implementation. Residents and local communities were also urged to support the project by protecting the road corridor and ensuring drainage channels remain free of waste and other obstructions.

The Government of Central Equatoria State and Juba City Council reaffirm their commitment to investing in quality infrastructure that promotes sustainable urban development, improves public services, and contributes to a more connected, accessible, and resilient Juba.

Together, we are building better roads for a better Juba.