19/01/2026
Summary of Presidential decrees!
In a surprise move, President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday evening issued presidential decrees relieving several senior government officials from their positions and appointing new officials to replace them.
Officials Relieved:
1. Dak Duop Bichiok, Minister of Public Service and Human Resources Development
2. Angelina Jany Teny, Minister of Interior
3. James Hoth Mai, Minister of Labour
4. Nadia Arop Dudi, Minister of Culture, Museums and National Heritage
5. Rin Tueny Mabor, Governor of Lakes State
6. James Tor Monybuny,Deputy Governor of Upper Nile State
7. Gen. Thoi Chany Reat,
New Appointments:
1. Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, Minister of Public Service and Human Resources Development
2. Aleu Ayieny Aleu, Minister of Interior
3. Anthony Lino Makan, Minister of Labour
4. Sarah Nyanath Elijah, Minister of Culture, Museums and National Heritage
5. Madhang Majok Meen, Governor of Lakes State
6. Deng Akuei Kat, Deputy Governor of Upper Nile State
7. Gen. Abraham Keat Bichiok, Director General, General Intelligence Bureau, National Security Service. He was first promoted from the rank of Major General to General in a separate order before appointment.
The decrees take effect immediately.