Greater Kapoeta News

26/05/2026

Urgent communique just landed on the GKN desk straight from Juba this morning. We’re hot on the trail of a rather dramatic incident that unfolded in one of the hallowed halls of one of our members.

Let’s just say, rice nearly orchestrated a near serious injury experience 😅🍚

We’re still collating the full dossier, but trust us you won’t want to miss the details. Stay glued to this page. The full expose drops soon, and it’s juicier than you think!

24/05/2026

The ardent supporters of Arsenal Football Club in Kapoeta orchestrated an exuberant and formidable procession, commencing at Junction Inn and advancing through the thoroughfares of Allah Akbar before culminating at the esteemed Kuleu Resort Hotel, all assembled in unified anticipation to partake in the collective viewing of the decisive final fixture of the season.

24/05/2026

Gali Kapoeta-based Arsenal fans contributed money and organized small gatherings and chewed their money alone without inviting other fans from other teams .

Congratulations Lee Nas Akulu Barua for your victory 😂😂

23/05/2026

Arsenal Lokichoggio Chapter to Host Grand Premier League Victory Celebration

Lokichoggio is set to witness an unprecedented gathering of football devotees as Mr. Kanu Salmon, Patron of the Arsenal Lokichoggio Chapter and Ward Manager, in conjunction with Mr. Gabriel Ewoi, a distinguished and ardent Arsenal supporter, extend a formal invitation to all Gunners within the region.

The occasion a ceremonious victory celebration and final day watch party will be held at Migingo Hotel on Sunday, May 24. This momentous event coincides with Arsenal’s anticipated official ascendancy to lift the Premier League trophy, marking the culmination of an illustrious campaign.

In a gesture of gratitude for the steadfast loyalty exhibited throughout the season, Mr. Salmon has declared that every attendee shall be presented with a complimentary bottle of soda.

The festivity is projected to convene hundreds of football enthusiasts from across Lokichoggio and its environs, positioning it as one of the most substantial and distinguished fan convocations in the area this year. The celebration not only honors Arsenal’s triumphant return to domestic supremacy but also commemorates the conclusion of a 22 year interlude since the club last secured the league crown.

Said Solomon Kanu.

22/05/2026

Invitation to the Talented Artists of Kapoeta Town

Greetings from the Artist Union of Ngauro Town!

We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to 5 gifted artists from Kapoeta Town to join us in celebrating Independence Day on the 9th of July through a special Peace Celebration. This will be a grand occasion, graced by the presence of esteemed government officials and community leaders.

If your heart beats for art and unity, please share your name or send me a direct message so we can include you in our plans early.

What We Will Provide:
The Ngauro Artist Union will graciously cover transportation, accommodation, security, and meals for all selected artists ensuring a safe and comfortable journey from Kapoeta to Ngauro and back.

Why We Come Together:
This collaboration is born from a shared vision: to remind our communities of the beauty of peace and the strength of living together as one united people of Greater Kapoeta.

For more details, kindly reach out to
0923458886
Jongo Man
President, Artist Union Ngauro

Let us create, celebrate, and inspire together.

22/05/2026

The titans of the East, Lokii Lowaar and hitmaker Lomana Lorot better known as Lowalat have descended upon the shores of Lake Turkana for a well deserved reign of leisure and glory.

Elyrdo is out here double-celebrating basking in Arsenal’s monumental victory and living his best life in the crisp, invigorating air of Turkana. Meanwhile, Lowalat is orchestrating a symphony of feasting, indulging in the lake’s legendary fresh fish while the Turkana antelopes endure a sleepless, envious night on the savannah.

These two have crafted the ultimate blueprint for success: make the money, savor the moment, and absolutely refuse to extend an invitation to the local wildlife. Our ambassadors are representing EES with unmatched charisma and swagger. At this rate, they’re on the verge of unanimous election to chair the EES Stingy Men Association South Sudan Chapter 🇸🇸

Legends don’t just work hard. They play harder.

17/05/2026

An Exhortation to Stewards of Public Trust in Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan

To those entrusted with authority within government institutions, non-governmental organizations, and other offices of influence across Eastern Equatoria State: discharge your mandate with integrity, prudence, and foresight.

Abjure the politics of division and rule. Our state has endured enough fragmentation. Your duty is to cultivate national cohesion and communal solidarity, not to engineer discord for the perpetuation of personal dominance.

Do not weaponize your position to suppress legitimate dissent. Criticism is not insubordination; it is a diagnostic instrument of accountability. Address the deficiencies being exposed rather than silencing the voices that articulate them.

Abandon the delusion of permanence. Conduct yourselves not as though your tenure is immutable. Power is transient, and posterity will judge you not by the office you occupied, but by the probity with which you discharged it.

Cease the deliberate orchestration of others’ downfall. To exploit your authority to undermine colleagues and citizens for personal vindication is a betrayal of the public trust vested in you.

Refrain from intimidation and coercion. Threats may secure transient compliance, but they sow resentment that will confront you once your influence wanes. Lead through moral authority, not fear.

Do not exploit the vulnerability of women seeking employment or assistance. Many pursue opportunity out of necessity, not volition. To abuse such vulnerability is both a moral transgression and a violation of fiduciary duty.

Observe the principle of reciprocity and human dignity. The very individuals whose wives and daughters you exploit are often those who extend respect to your own family. Should they reciprocate in kind, it would be intolerable to you. Let that reflection govern your conduct.

Renounce the cultivation of animus toward the vulnerable. The habitual harboring of hatred against harmless, defenseless citizens erodes the moral legitimacy of leadership and perpetuates cycles of injustice.

Exercise restraint and due process in personnel decisions. Arbitrary terminations devoid of just cause destabilize livelihoods, corrode institutional credibility, and deepen public cynicism toward governance.

Remember the inevitability of succession. Those whom you now marginalize, intimidate, and exploit will one day occupy positions of authority themselves. Not all will falter. Your conduct will become part of the historical record a legacy of either statesmanship or reproach for coming generations to scrutinize.

Uphold mutual respect and constructive discourse. Accord dignity to all citizens, and you shall earn it in return. To those who offer criticism, ensure it remains objective and purposeful critique policies and performance, not persons. Let criticism be substantive, solution-oriented, and directed toward progress, not personal denigration.

Eastern Equatoria State requires stewards, not opportunists; architects of unity, not purveyors of division. Let your legacy be measured not by the power you amassed, but by the dignity, justice, and unity you preserved for those who will follow.

17/05/2026

The Church That Sheaves
Priestly Silver Jubilee Celebration of Rev. Fr. Otto.

Kapoeta Sunday, 2026 – Diocese of Torit

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ,

Today, on this holy Sunday, the Lord’s Day, we gather as one family of God to celebrate not only the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, but also a living sign of His resurrection at work among us: 25 years of priestly service of our beloved Rev. Fr. Otto Kapoeta.

We call this celebration “The Church That Sheaves.”

For twenty-five years, Fr. Otto has gone out with the seed of the Gospel in his hands, sowing hope in times of war, planting faith in times of doubt, and watering communities with the sacraments of mercy and love. Like the sower in the parable, he has walked dusty roads, sat under trees with catechumens, stood at the altar with trembling hands, and carried the burdens of his people before the Lord.

Today we see the harvest.
We see young men and women discerning vocations because they met Christ through his witness.
We see families reconciled because he refused to give up on them.
We see parishes standing firm in faith because he taught us that the Church is not built on buildings, but on living stones—you and me.
We see a Church that sheaves, a Church that gathers the fruits of sacrifice, prayer, and perseverance.

This Jubilee is not about one man alone. It is about God’s faithfulness. It is about a Church that refuses to be broken, a people who refuse to forget where they came from. We remember the days of the liberation struggle, when Mass was said under trees and the Word of God was the only weapon that gave us courage. Fr. Otto walked that road with us, and today he still walks it—now in the struggle for peace, reconciliation, and the dignity of every South Sudanese.

On this Sunday, the Day of the Lord, we thank God for the gift of his priesthood. We thank Fr. Otto for saying “yes” 25 years ago, and for saying “yes” again every single morning when he rose to serve. We also renew our own “yes” to the Church. For a priest is not a priest for himself, but for you, and you are not the Church for yourselves, but for the world.

To our brothers and sisters who have joined the Church recently, welcome. The harvest is large, and there is room for all who come with sincere hearts to serve. Let us build together, honoring those who carried the seed before us, and working side by side so that no one is pushed out, but all are brought in.

As we celebrate the Eucharist today, let us lift our voices with the Psalmist: “Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.” Ps 126:5-6

May this Silver Jubilee be a moment of thanksgiving, healing, and renewal for our Diocese, for Eastern Equatoria, and for the whole Church in South Sudan.

Fr. Otto, on behalf of all of us: Ad multos annos!
May God bless you, strengthen you, and keep you faithful to the end!

Issued on this Sunday, 2026, by the Christian Community of the Diocese of Torit in celebration of the Priestly Silver Jubilee of Rev. Fr. Otto.

17/05/2026

When we tell you that Kapoeta is a land of free milk and meat, this is what we mean .

is this milking or breastfeeding?😂

17/05/2026

“Binia Didinga" means A Lady from the Didinga Tribe, and this song is exactly that a heartfelt tribute to the beauty, strength, and spirit of Didinga women from Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan.
Woven with emotional lyrics and rich African melodies, the song celebrates more than just outward beauty. It honors the elegance, kindness, resilience, and deep cultural pride that Didinga women carry with them. Every note and lyric speaks of admiration, respect, and the kind of love that recognizes a woman's identity and roots.
It's a reminder that African womanhood is powerful, graceful, and worth celebrating in song.

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“Binia Didinga” is a heartfelt love song celebrating the beauty and identity of the Didinga women from Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan. The title, meaning “A ...

16/05/2026

They fought a brave and noble fight, and they truly deserve to be honoured and celebrated today.