1970: Government imposes taxes on import and export of livestock and livestock products
The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries has imposed taxes on the importation and exportation of livestock and livestock products.  The fees ranging from between $25-$100 USD covers cattle, sheep, chicken, livestock, fish and fish products.   The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Onyoti Adigo Nyikwech says the order intends to curb smuggling, control and combat livestock and fish diseases an...
46m Jun 02, 2022
46m
1969: Menstrual Hygiene
Now as human beings, growth comes with its own challenges for both men and women. However for the females in Africa, adolescents and young women continue to grapple with challenges of menstruation. Miraya featured Emmanuela Dwatuka- AfriYAN president and Mary Marle-Programme Analyst, UNFPA who discussed Menstrual Hygiene. Take a listen 
15m May 30, 2022
15m
1968: Round Table: Political Parties dialogue; a pathway to nurturing peace in South Sudan
Over sixty Political Parties both registered and unregistered gathered this week in Juba for a three-day round table discussion on the creation of a monthly Political Parties Dialogue Platform as a pathway to nurturing Peace and Stability in South Sudan. The round table dialogue which was organized by the Ministry of Peace Building in partnership with United Nations Women aims to promote the p...
1hr 49m May 28, 2022
1hr 49m
1967: UN Security Council renews arms embargo on South Sudan
 The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution to renew an arms embargo against #SouthSudan as well as targeted sanctions of travel ban and asset freeze against individuals and entities by one year, until May 31, 2023.    The resolution was adopted on Thursday with 10 votes in favour and five abstentions.    China, Gabon, India, Kenya, and Russia abstained from the vote.    ...
2m May 27, 2022
2m
1966: Nicholas Haysom: Peacekeepers can never be a substitute for the political will of the parties to end conflict.
The Special Representative to the Secretary-General (SRSG) for South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, has called for enhanced concerted efforts in securing durable peace.  Speaking during commemorations of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers this morning, Mr. Haysom said a safe and secure future will only come through inclusive political solutions.  The SRSG further said partnerships ...
9m May 27, 2022
9m
1965: As military observers, we are the eyes of the mission. – Warrant Officer Hwongai RWANG
With less than 24 hours before the commemoration of this year’s International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers which falls tomorrow, Miraya breakfast this morning unpacked the valuable contributions of Warrant Officer Hwongai RWANG to the peace process in South Sudan. The Warrant Officer is a Military Observer based at UNMISS force headquarters in JUBA.  She spoke to Irene Lasu. Take a listen. 
5m May 26, 2022
5m
1964: WFP delivers food to conflict affected Leer
The United Nations World Food Program says it is delivering food to populations affected by conflict in Leer County in Unity State. Thousands of people were displaced in the area and scores killed following violence that started in April. Acting WFP Country Director Adeyinka Badejo says despite being overstretch by lack of funds, the humanitarian agency has already dispatched assistance to the ...
10m May 26, 2022
10m
1963: Bride price, huge impact on young men in South Sudan
The process of legally recognizing a union between two people to be called spouses seems to attract varying cultural practices depending on your geographical location. In African, no marriage can be legally or traditionally recognized without the payment of Bride price.  This morning Miraya breakfast featured Busiri Julius Korsuk, Data Emmanuel Gordon and Pikyiko Eunice Jacob who dissected the...
42m May 25, 2022
42m
1962: Meet the lady behind Ubuntu Farms
Two weeks ago, over 9 small and medium scale enterprises walked away with 200,000 Dollars in grant as funding towards the implementation of their proposals. The Miraya breakfast show will be featuring and talking to each winner every Tuesday. This morning was a joyous moment when spoke Joy Minalla Daniel Ladu, the Director of UBUNTU Farms. Get to know about her. enjoy
7m May 24, 2022
7m
1961: UNICEF Young Reporters call on children to report back to school.
Now, if you are a primary school pupil or know someone who is, then you should be aware that school activities have barely clocked a month since Schools opened for the 2022 academic calendar. However, the sad part is that there is relatively a low record of pupils and students reporting for registration.  UNICEF Young Reporters are at the forefront of advocating and calling on children to repo...
14m May 23, 2022
14m
1960: WHO decries low COVID-19 vaccination coverage
The World Health Organization says coverage of COVID-19 vaccination in remote areas remains low.  Speaking to Radio Miraya this morning, WHO incident manager Sacha Bootsma said the vaccination exercise is costly, noting that health workers go outside health facilities to reach the population.  Bootsma says the intensified vaccination campaign in areas cut off during the raining season in ongoing.
8m May 23, 2022
8m
1959: Round table: Parliamentary oversight role on national budget execution
South Sudan financial year ends on the 30th of every June, giving way to a new financial year beginning on the 1st of July.  The budget adoption is a process that should be inclusive of every spending agency. Upon adoption of the budget, parliament monitors the execution of the budget and imposes the budgetary discipline. This morning Yach Garang featured Hon. Nathaniel Perino Oyet. 1st deputy...
1hr 52m May 21, 2022
1hr 52m
1958: National Conference on Child Protection to convene in Juba next week
The government in partnership with United Nation Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) will convene a National Conference on Children and Armed conflict.    The three-day conference that runs from Monday 23rd May to Wednesday 25th May, is organized by the high-level ministerial committee on the implementation of a national action plan to prevent and stop violations against South Sudan, together wit...
10m May 20, 2022
10m
1957: Ilze Brand Kheris : Violations from all sides must stop
The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris is meeting with First Vice president Dr. Riek Machar and other senior government officials to discuss the implementation peace agreement. She says the focus will be on the transitional justice provided for the peace agreement. The meeting follows her visit to Yei to get a better understanding of the situation on ...
9m May 19, 2022
9m
1956: US, "It's up to the People of South Sudan to decide what's next
The United States says the government of South Sudan lacks financial discipline and transparency in managing public finances and has low capacity to manage the country's convoluted and oil-dependent budget resulting in large scale corruption and failure to pay its workers. #SouthSudan (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/southsudan?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZUIEJhLNzpin3Fx5xn3ci6jTqHIhklGHaRAJRKKKTEb7...
12m May 18, 2022
12m
1955: Hatespeech threating security in South Sudan
 The community empowerment for progress organization CEPO has expressed concern over continued hate speech among South Sudanese on social media. CEPO executive Director Edmond Yakani says it is sad that the elites in our society are the ones driving hate speech which has resulted in loss of lives. Listen to Project manager, Rooted in Trust ProjectJohn Ngor Arok and Editor, 211 Emmanuel Bidal Th...
17m May 18, 2022
17m
1954: Peacemakers Program, 17 May 2022
The chairperson of the Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation Commission in Warrap state, is appealing to the South Sudanese national government to carry out mass disarmament across the country.  Agang Lok Agany says removing illegal arms from the hands of civilians would help prevent inter-communal conflicts and sub-national violence in the country.
33m May 17, 2022
33m
1953: Nationwide - SPLM/A Anniversary - 16 May 2022
On the 16th of May the SPLM/A marks 39 years since its inception, and 12 years in power in South Sudan. Gabriel Shadar speaks with Hon Atem Garang Dekuek, Member of the Transitional National Assembly on the history and future of the movement 
49m May 17, 2022
49m
1952: Pope to use visit to remind country's leaders of their responsibility to consolidate peace
The Vatican is sending a message of hope and peace ahead of the Pope’s visit to South Sudan. Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church are set to visit South Sudan from the 5th to the 7th of July. The Holy See representative to Kenya and South Sudan His Grace Bert Van Megan says the visit is meant to stand in solidarity with the people of South Sud...
7m May 17, 2022
7m
1951: WFPIGNITE: Hagana Agro Processing Company Limited
The World Food Program IGNITE Food Systems challenge finalists Matata Safi says it's been his life dream to do something to end hunger in South Sudan. A former refugee, Safi is the Executive Director and Co-founder of the Hagana Agro  processing company based in Juba, South Sudan.  Hagana was established 2018 and is the country’s leading honey producing company and the first to export honey to ...
10m May 17, 2022
10m
1950: Role of Women In South Sudan's Liberation Struggle - Ayen De Mabior
Ayen De Mabior, calls on the government to acknowledge women who were part of South Sudan's liberation struggle before they die from depression.
28m May 16, 2022
28m
1949: Part 2: Roundtable Discussion on Sub-national violence
South Sudan has witnessed an upsurge in sub-national violence with several people killed in recent weeks. This week alone, cases of violent conflict have been reported in Eastern Equatoria, Unity and Warrap, Ruweng states with substantial loss of life. So, what is fueling this violence across the country? Listen to part two of the discussion with Edmond Yakani Executive Director for Community E...
56m May 14, 2022
56m
1949: Round Table - Sub-national Violence Discussion Part One
South Sudan has witnessed an upsurge in sub-national violence with several people killed in recent weeks. This week alone, cases of violent conflict have been reported in Eastern Equatoria, Unity and Warrap, Ruweng states with substantial loss of life. So, what is fueling this violence across the country? Listen to part one of  the discussion with Edmond Yakani Executive Director for Community ...
56m May 14, 2022
56m
1948: Junubeen Against Rape Initiative
A group of activists and lawyers launched a campaign advocating for justice for rape victims in the country this week.  Junubeen Against Rape will petition lawmakers to amend the country's penal code to clarify and broaden the definition of rape and  to call for the death penalty in aggravated cases. The co-founders of the group Advocate Martha Jobe Jeremiah and Journalist, Ramandan Ajak Ayak e...
43m May 13, 2022
43m
1947: National Security Sector Women's Network
South Sudan's National Security Sector Women’s Network will be launched officially today. The National Network’s objectives are to ensure voluntary, equal, active, and effective participation of all female personnel in the South Sudan Security Sector.  Vedad Imshilovich, Gender Affairs Officer at UNMISS Gender Unit, shares some background on it's formation.
6m May 13, 2022
6m
1946: Poet, Marial Wendit
13m May 12, 2022
13m
1945: WFP IGNITE food System Challenge comes to an end.
Last year the  World Food Program (WFP) with partners launched the IGNITE Food Systems Challenge to find and promote locally driven solutions to food challenges. Some 280 applications were received from small and medium enterprises across the country.  The process is coming to a climax tomorrow when 16 small and medium-sized enterprises, including cooperatives will showcase their innovative sol...
10m May 10, 2022
10m
1944: Charcoal Consumption in South Sudan
The consumption of charcoal is indispensable for almost every household in South Sudan. Even lighting a small amount of incense involves using charcoal, not to mention the cooking of big quantities of food in social gatherings. But charcoal seems to be a lucrative business to many in the country as much as there are environmental risks involved, especially forestation. But another worrying dime...
45m May 10, 2022
45m
1943: South Sudan Schools Re-open
Authorities at the Ministry of General Education and Instruction say the government has not yet released money for the marking primary leaving exams that were taken in February. The candidates were supposed to be enrolled for senior one as schools re-opened for the new academic year this morning. Acting Director General of basic and secondary education at the Ministry of General Education and I...
41m May 09, 2022
41m
1942: World Press Freedom Day - South Sudan
South Sudan remains at the bottom of the list in the World Press Freedom index published annually by Reporters without borders. In 2016 a Media Regulatory Authority was launched in the country to oversee the media industry. It was hoped that the Media Authority would contribute to a vibrant independent and pluralistic media by reducing the number of harassment incidents affecting journalist and...
10m May 03, 2022
10m
1941: Round Table - Discussion of Unified Command Part Two
President Salva Kiir formed the unified armed forces command early this month , a significant step in the implementation of the security arrangement in the September 2018 revitalized peace deal. The latest move calmed down fears over repeated delays and stalemates over the power-sharing arrangements in the military leadership positions. In the arrangement, 60% representation is allocated to the...
57m Apr 30, 2022
57m
1940: Round Table - Discussion of Unified Command Part One
President Salva Kiir formed the unified armed forces command early this month , a significant step in the implementation of the security arrangement in the September 2018 revitalized peace deal. The latest move calmed down fears over repeated delays and stalemates over the power-sharing arrangements in the military leadership positions. In the arrangement, 60% representation is allocated to the...
45m Apr 30, 2022
45m
1939: The Chat Box - Understanding Innovation in South Sudan
This week on the Chat Box    Innovation is a very crucial element in the growth of any business especially for a developing nation like South Sudan. Innovation is also a key application when looking for solutions to problems. Across the globe young people are brought together to brainstorm new ideas to solve problems, to make improvements, to introduce the next big thing.  In episode five of t...
48m Apr 30, 2022
48m
1938: Dutch Ambassador For Human Rights , Bahia Tahzib-Lie visits South Sudan
The Netherlands Ambassador for Human Rights says a lack of accountability is destroying the social fabric of society in the country. Bahia Tahzib-Lie, who is on a mission to South Sudan together with a representative from the Hague says a lot of improvement is required to address the scourge of gender base violence, human rights abuses and to work towards the respect of the rule of law and just...
17m Apr 28, 2022
17m
1937: Interview on the Gender Based Violence Court with Barbara Oromo
The vice president for gender and youth cluster visited the Gender Base Violence and Juvenile court in Juba on Tuesday the 26th of April 2022. The court was inaugurated in 2020, since then it has registered over 700 hundred GBV cases and tried 100 cases. Speaking during her visit at the GBV and Juvenile court Vice President Rebecca Nyandeni De Mabior said Gender Based Violence is a complex i...
42m Apr 27, 2022
42m
1936: Peacemakers Program - Arabic - 26042022
In this episode Gabriel Shadar continues the conversation on how the management of relationships between cattle keepers and farmers. In the past two weeks we've been engaging with Eastern Equatoria and Jonglei State. Today's conversation moves to the Western parts of the country with panelists from Wau. This episode is in Arabic with short summaries in English.
45m Apr 26, 2022
45m
1935: Part 2 Illegal Logging Roundtable Discussion with Sani Martin 23 April 2022
Continued logging in Kajo-Keji county in Central Equatoria State is creating tension in the area. According to Central Equatoria state minister of Local Government and Law enforcement, there have been reports of community hostilities, against the army and the army against the community that have resulted in a huge loss of life.  Some state government officials have been accused of interfering ...
59m Apr 23, 2022
59m
1935: Illegal Logging Roundtable Discussion with Sani Martin 23 April 2022
Continued logging in Kajo-Keji county in Central Equatoria State is creating tension in the area. According to Central Equatoria state minister of Local Government and Law enforcement, there have been reports of community hostilities, against the army and the army against the community that have resulted in a huge loss of life. Some state government officials have been accused of interfering in...
52m Apr 23, 2022
52m
1934: David Awouo, The Bor Cemetery Report
Residents of Bor Municipality in Jonglei State are asking their local government to close the only cemetery in town, as it’s now overflowing with graves. The most affected residential areas in Bor are Block Ten and Wut-Chol-Jok in Bor where people say dead bodies are now being buried on the roadside. They say the graveyard has also become a dumping ground dead animals such as cows, dogs, pigs, ...
5m Apr 22, 2022
5m
1933: Lwak Nelson Reports On Peace Keeping Mission in Magwi County
A joint team comprising government and UN agencies visited Magwi County which recently experienced clashes between cattle herders and the host community. The team, headed by Deputy minister for foreign affairs, Deng Dau was on a mission to assess the situation on the ground and the conditions of the IDPs. On Tuesday, the 19th of April  they met with county authorities, youth representatives and...
7m Apr 22, 2022
7m
1932: Peacemakers: What went wrong between cattle keepers and farmers?
Peacemakers Program, April 19, 2022 Hosted by Gabriel Shadar    This week we continue with the discussion we started last week on resolving conflict between cattle keepers and farmers in the country. In this episode we discuss the best ways to manage these relationships with the Director General in the Ministry of Local Government & Law Enforcement Andrew Bul; Paramount Chief in Bor County M...
27m Apr 19, 2022
27m
1931: Exclusive Interview with Nicholas Haysom SRSG_UNMISS
The Special Representative to the Secretary General and Head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom has encouraged South Sudanese to keep the faith with the promise of the future and the intent of the peace agreement.  In an exclusive interview with Radio Miraya’s Gabriel Shadar, Haysom touched on various challenges facing the mission including the pressure to raise funds and an increase in intercommunal v...
17m Apr 14, 2022
17m
1930: German Deputy Minister of Foreign Office Mrs. Katja Keul Visits Juba
The German Deputy Minister of Foreign Office Mrs. Katja Keul is in Juba for a short visit. Mrs. Katja  met with National Ministers, the President of the country and the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General in South Sudan. She has also visited Don-Bosco Vocational Training Center (VTC) to open the VTC department for water and sanitation technicians in Gumbo. Hon. Katja joins us in ...
12m Apr 14, 2022
12m
1929: Peacemakers Program, April 12, 2022
Hosted by Gabriel Shadar  Welcome to Peacemakers Program.  After almost two years of being off the air, Peacemakers Program is today back on the waves is back looking for solutions to some issues that have been the root cause of conflicts in many parts of the country. Today’s discussion is about management of relationships between cattle herders and farming communities.  So many conflicts be...
28m Apr 12, 2022
28m
1928: Yar, Traumatized After She Was Stripped For Indecency
A women’s rights group says, Yar, a Bor woman who was stripped naked, and her clothes burnt because of indecency in Jonglei State, is too traumatized to speak to the media. The Director for the South Sudanese Women’s Intellectual Forum, Asha Anhiri says Yar was arrested on her way home from work on Wednesday the 6th of April 2022 and taken to the police station in Bor where she was stripped, an...
18m Apr 09, 2022
18m
1927: The Chat-Box: When To Start Thinking About Your Career
Growing up, everything we do leads up to what we shall do next. The toys we play with, the movies and TV shows we watch, the kind of games we play, who we see as role models, all these shapes how we think and envision the future.   It is important to have a vision of one’s career goals.  On The Weekender Chat-Box this week explore the question of when to start thinking about a career. And Sarah...
48m Apr 09, 2022
48m
1926: National Bureau of Standards to clamp down on illegal importation of toxic drinks
The National Bureau of Standards has raised concern about the smuggling of illicit alcoholic into the country.  Chief Executive Officer of the National Bureau of Standards Mary Gordon Murtat, says government is working on modalities to ensure that toxic illegal drinks are not imported into the country.  She further says the alcohol is being sold to young people and has been one of the major c...
22m Apr 07, 2022
22m
1925: Stakeholders weigh in on the yet to be formed Commission on Truth, Reconciliation and Healing in South Sudan.
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for free and fair public consultations, following the establishment of the technical team mandated to carry out public submissions on the formation of the Commission on Truth, Reconciliation and Healing in South Sudan. How attainable is that? Miraya breakfast this morning featured Edmund Yakani, Civil society activist and Mach Andrea, a Political Commen...
35m Apr 06, 2022
35m
1924: Part Two: Commission on Truth, Reconciliation and Healing
Round Table Part 02: Discussion on the upcoming launch of the 36 member technical committee to conduct nationwide consultations on the design of  the Commission on Truth, Reconciliation and Healing in all the states and three administrative areas of South Sudan with Hon. Gabriel Wow, Undersecretary Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ambassador Jerome Biswaro, African Union Ambassad...
59m Apr 02, 2022
59m
1924: Commission on Truth, Reconciliation and Healing
Round Table Part 01 Discussion on the upcoming launch of a 36 member technical committee to conduct nationwide consultations on the design of   the Commission on Truth, Reconciliation and Healing in all the states and three administrative areas of South Sudan.  With Hon. Gabriel Wow, Undersecretary Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ambassador Jerome Biswaro, African Union Ambassad...
59m Apr 02, 2022
59m