Breaking News: President Kiir Fires Lam Akol, Appoints Rizik Zachariah as New Minister of Transport

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‎ ‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin from his position as the Minister of Transport and appointed Hon. Rizik Zachariah Hassan as his replacement in a presidential decree read on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Tuesday evening. ‎ ‎The decree did not specify reasons for Dr. Akol’s removal, but political analysts say the change comes amid mounting concerns over inefficiency and internal wrangles within the Ministry of Transport, particularly over the management of infrastructure projects and transport safety reforms. ‎ ‎Rizik Zachariah, who previously served as the Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, is a seasoned politician and close ally of President Kiir.  ‎ His appointment is seen as part of a wider government reshuffle aimed at improving service delivery and ensuring loyalty within key ministries as South Sudan heads toward the anticipated national elections. ‎ ‎Dr. Lam Akol, a veteran opposition figure and leader...

South Sudan Government allocates over SSP280m to elections commission

File photo: National Elections Commission chairperson Prof. Abednego Akok


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The National Elections Commission has been allocated a total of 281,814,086 SSP equivalent to 282,000 Dollars in the financial budget of 2023/2024. 


When we look at last year's budget allocation, the Commission was allocated a total of 73,446,021 SSP. 


2023/2024 budget reviewed by South Sudan Media, the allocated funds also covers for the election, public outreach and educating the voters. 


The new budget require the commission to register voters, capacity building, paying of the rentals for the staffs and conduct Civic education


The Ministry of Finance and Planning has allocated SSP 179,378,131 for National Elections Commission staff wages and salaries. The approved positions in the commission, according to the proposed budget before Parliament, are 266.



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