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30/04/2026

Medical supplies for Kapoeta Civil Hospital have been held at Juba International Airport for nearly a month, disrupting services and prompting Eastern Equatoria State authorities to seek national intervention.

Thomas Koteen, the state Minister of Health, said efforts to secure their release have so far yielded no response despite formal communication with those responsible.

“The ministry wrote a letter to whom it may concern, especially to the people who detained the drugs, and they rejected that. Then we engaged the national ministry, but we have never received any feedback,” Koteen said.

Medical supplies for Kapoeta Civil Hospital have been held at Juba International Airport for nearly a month, disrupting services and prompting Eastern Equatoria State authorities to seek national intervention.

24/04/2026

Budi County authorities in Eastern Equatoria State say gold mining companies have begun road construction works on the Road linking Kapoeta and Ngauro, aimed at improving transport access in the area.

Commissioner Julis Amin Ben told Singaita 88.3 FM that the works began on Monday under Dr. Wang, through the Eastern Equatoria Mining Corporation and Prudential Company.

He said the project is expected to ease movement and support local development in the county.

In a related development, the commissioner also announced a new memorandum of understanding with a recently arrived gold mining company, which has been granted ten years by the national government and five years by the community to operate and contribute to local development alongside mining activities.

23/04/2026

The Nyamina “We Love Ourselves” women farmers’ group in Kapoeta South County, Eastern Equatoria has received a treadle pump to improve irrigation, days after raising concerns during a Singaita 88.3 FM outreach over challenges affecting their farming activities.

The farmers thanked Singaita FM for reaching out to their farms and amplifying their voices, and expressed appreciation to ADRA for responding to their request with practical support, saying the assistance will help improve production and strengthen their farming activities.

The support, provided by ADRA, is aimed at easing manual watering and helping farmers expand vegetable production using a more efficient water supply system.

ADRA Livelihood Officer Francis Lemi said the support responds to some of the needs identified by the group, particularly limited access to irrigation equipment. He said ADRA has also provided technical support on nursery planting and plans to organize training on pest and disease management.

The farmers, who grow okra, sukuma wiki, maize and sorghum, had earlier appealed for assistance with improved seeds, pesticides and water pumping equipment to boost production, strengthen food security and support household incomes.

Lemi said the group was prioritized because of its progress in village savings and loan activities, which encouraged additional support to help members invest in income-generating farming.

ADRA says it is also working with other livelihood groups in Kapoeta South and Kapoeta North through support for poultry farming, goat rearing and revolving funds for registered community groups.

The development reflects a positive response to community voices and the growing recognition of women farmers as key actors in strengthening local food security.

22/04/2026

Residents and leaders from the Larim community in Budi County are calling on the Eastern Equatoria State government to establish an administrative area in Kimotong to help address security challenges, bring leadership closer to the people, and promote equal development.

Kimotong Payam Administrator Arkangel Lokolimoi says the proposal is not intended to divide communities, but rather to improve service delivery, strengthen peace, and respond to the needs of a large and geographically expansive county.

State Information Minister John Elia says the Council of Ministers has so far approved only Kidepo Valley for administrative area status, while the government is yet to respond to the Larim community’s request.

Budi County Commissioner Julius Amin Ben says both Kidepo Valley and Kimotong have sought the status, but only Kidepo Valley has been endorsed to be established.

If approved, Kimotong and Kidepo Valley would increase the number of administrative areas in Eastern Equatoria State to four.

22/04/2026

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How does school feeding shape education across our communities, and is it working?

Join Big Sam in today’s Beledna Program as he discusses the role of school feeding programs in improving education.

School feeding is helping many children stay in school, improve concentration, and reduce dropout rates caused by hunger. However, challenges still remain, and communities continue to experience this issue differently.

Guests in the studio:
Acting County Education Director, Kapoeta South, Mr. Lotori Charles
Mr. David Itao, Teacher, Bishop Sisto Mazzoldi Nursery & Primary School.

Join the conversation:
How does school feeding affect children’s education in your area?
What challenges are schools still facing?
What more should be done to support learners and teachers?

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22/04/2026

Kapoeta South Commissioner Jeff Longoria has launched 24-hour medical services at the Lope Medical and Surgical Centre in Malekia residential area, Kapoeta Town.

The facility will provide round-the-clock outpatient and inpatient services, as well as emergency medical and surgical care. It is staffed with doctors and other medical personnel.

The centre also offers services including oxygen therapy, emergency patient monitoring, nebulization, maternal and child health care, and laboratory tests such as blood analysis and organ function screening.

Commissioner Longoria says he will allocate land and consult the government on providing an ambulance to support the facility.

The medical centre says the services are aimed at improving access to healthcare for residents in Kapoeta Town and surrounding areas.

21/04/2026

Residents of Chukudum in Budi County are expressing concern over a sharp increase in prices of basic commodities, saying the situation is worsening the cost of living.

Homiri Payam Administrator Rafael Lokiru says authorities have engaged traders in a community dialogue to address the rising prices.

Traders attribute the increase to fuel shortages and high transport costs, but Lokiru stresses that prices must remain fair.

He notes that items like cooking oil and grinding services have doubled in some cases, while Royco has risen above its usual 500 SSP. A committee has been formed to monitor prices and prevent exploitation.

Budi County Youth Chairperson Benedick Lokoro says poor road conditions, especially along the Kapoeta–Chukudum route, are the main challenge affecting market stability, adding that transport costs and fuel shortages have pushed grinding fees to about 3,000 SSP.

Residents are calling for urgent intervention to improve road infrastructure and stabilize market prices to ease pressure on households in Chukudum.

21/04/2026

20/04/2026

| Beledna Program

Ultrasound services have officially resumed at Kapoeta Civil Hospital after months of interruption due to a shortage of qualified personnel. A specialist has now been recruited, restoring the service at a reduced cost of 20,000 SSP under the government’s cost-sharing arrangement.

Join Samuel G. Bosco on Singaita 88.3 FM as he discusses the resumption of this service with Dr. James Oyet Gilton, Medical Officer, and Dr. Mick Achia, Radiologist, live in studio to explain ultrasound services and answer your questions.

CALL 0922613336 to share your experience and ask your questions live on air.

17/04/2026

The Kapoeta Local Football Association says it has started preparations for the upcoming Ateker competition, with hopes of bringing the cup to South Sudan.

The association Secretary General Farouk Lino says the ongoing preparation is aimed at identifying and selecting the best players to form competitive team.

He says the initiative follows previous participation in Kenya, where the team finished third, and is now focused on improving performance against regional rivals.

The competition brings together teams from South Sudan (Toposa), Karamoja in Uganda, Turkana in Kenya, and Nyangatom in Ethiopia.

Lino says the current selection process involves four teams, with coaches and secretaries reviewing players before final squads are formed.

He adds that the process will be concluded next week, followed by friendly matches to prepare the selected players.

The final squad will later represent South Sudan at the Ateker competition expected to be held in Uganda later this year, with officials expressing hope of winning the trophy for South Sudan.