State Ministry of Cooperative and Rural Development-CES

STATE MINISTER OF COOPERATIVES AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT HAS CALLED FOR COOPERATION AND RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY

ROMBUR BOMA, LURI PAYAM | TUESDAY 5TH MAY 2026

The Minister of Cooperatives and Rural Development, Hon. Emmanuel Khamis Richard, has called on residents to respect authority and uphold unity and cooperation among communities, recalling the spirit of togetherness that contributed to the liberation struggle. He urged residents whose plots are being allocated to embrace development and cautioned individuals involved in land grabbing to refrain from illegal practices and instead follow lawful procedures in acquiring land.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Juba County, Hon. Eng. Samuel Emiliano Wani Pitia, officially launched the showing of plots at Kapuri West Residential Area On Monday and warned individuals operating illegal offices to immediately cease their activities. He directed organized forces to take legal action against any unauthorized committees operating outside the recognized Boma or Community offices. The Commissioner further encouraged beneficiaries to promptly develop their plots and avoid burying people within designated residential areas.

The Director of Luri Payam, Mr. Ezbon Pitia, also appealed to residents to maintain cooperation and support throughout the exercise to ensure a peaceful and smooth implementation of the land showing process.

Renovation of office tops first priority of CES Minister

The Minister of Cooperatives and Rural Development, Emmanuel Khamis Richard, has presented his first 100 days' critical priorities to Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony.

Addressing the media after briefing the governor, Minister Khamis said the rehabilitation of his office will be implemented within the 100 days.

“The Minister outlined key actionable plan points, which include the rehabilitation of the Ministry's Headquarters, assessment of active cooperative societies, and the launch of government-owned cooperative farms targeting 100 fedans in each county,” the statement partly read.

Minister Khamis recently complained that he received his office in inhumane shape.

Dear fellow South Sudanese,

"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.' (Matthew 28:6)

Easter is the corner stone of the Christian faith. On Easter Sunday Christians celebrate God's supreme miracle of resurrection in which Jesus rose triumphantly from the darkness of the grave, death could not hold Him in the grave. This is the central hope of the Christian faith.

Although we celebrate Easter this year in an atmosphere where shouts of joy are drowned out by the cries of hunger from displaced people in camps, and by the suffering families of civil servants who have faithfully worked without salaries for several months. There is deep trauma and anxiety, as the dignity of human life is diminishing. People die on roads and in towns in numbers without accountability.

The good news of Easter is that, even though our nation goes through all these dark moments, still there is hope, Christ has conquered death and evil, and through him, new life has begun. It is ultimately life, not death that has the final word. The Lord Jesus has risen.

Easter calls us to be people of resurrection - people who live not in fear, but in hope; not in despair, but in the promise of new life, bringing hope to a hopeless world, shining light into darkness of all forms in the life of humanity and speaking life with charity where there is despair.

It is our prayer that the celebration of Easter this year will renew our faith, strengthen our fellowship, and deepen our commitment to stop violence in all forms and prioritize dialogue, forgiveness, reconciliation and actions of love to each other.

Happy Easter!

This morning, the Central Equatoria State Minister of Cooperatives and Rural Development, Hon. Emmanuel Khamis joined the Deputy Governor and other state officials to welcome H.E Emmanuel Adil the Governor of Central Equatoria State back to Juba. We briefed him on general situation of the state and reaffirm our further collaborations.

Cooperatives Ministry Unveils Statewide Farming Initiative in Central Equatoria

April 1, 2026

The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development has unveiled a comprehensive cooperative farming initiative aimed at strengthening agricultural productivity and improving rural livelihoods across the State. The announcement was made during a high-level consultative meeting convened to align county leadership with the State’s agricultural transformation agenda.

The State Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Khamis Richard, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to establishing structured and sustainable cooperative systems. He outlined a policy framework focused on the creation of government-owned cooperatives in every county to serve as engines for rural development and economic growth.

According to the Minister, the initiative will include the development of cooperative farms of 100 acres per county, alongside an additional allocation of 2,000 acres dedicated to supporting rural cooperative farming. He emphasized that the Ministry will also facilitate the provision of tractors and essential agricultural inputs to ensure effective implementation.

“Our goal is to empower farmers, boost food production, and transform rural livelihoods through strong cooperative systems,” the Minister stated, underscoring the long-term vision of achieving food security and reducing dependence on imports.

The Commissioner of Juba County, Hon. Emmanuel Tete Ezbon, welcomed the initiative and conveyed his appreciation for the Minister’s leadership. He pledged the county’s full support, noting readiness to work closely with Payam administrations to allocate land for cooperative farms and oversee the establishment of storage facilities.

He further highlighted that the initiative is in line with the State Government’s policy framework, particularly the pillar focused on revitalizing the economy through agriculture.

Dear Hon. Colleagues, I want to thank my Colleague Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries Hon. Latio Alex for providing me with a Temporary Office to rescue me from the dilapidated situation I found at the Ministry of cooperatives and Rural Development. I want to encourage other colleagues to help each other and help other ministers who found their Offices in inhuman situation.

My office will be temporarily located at the Former Office of the Minister of Animal Resources.

The State Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development appreciates UNHCR for Donating Four Farm Tractors to Lainya, Yei, Morobo and Kajokeji Counties to Support Agricultural Cooperatives and farmers in CES. The Ministry further appeals to UNCHR and other Development Partners to provide more and support the State Ministers of Agriculture, Environment and Forestry and the State Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development in the efforts to realize State Strategic Policy Pillar number 3 to revitalize the economy through Agriculture and cooperatives. We will work together as line Ministries to mobilize government support as Partners complement. The donation of the Four tractors will add on the two provided by the State Government to each County of CES.

The Central Equatoria State Minister of Cooperatives and Rural Development will be live at Radio Nova 97.7Mhz this evening.

www.radionova.ss

Time:6:00-7:00pm.

Don't forget to tune in and get the latest updates on the new key priorities of the ministry.

Studio line: 0985977977/0921977977

The Central Equatoria State Minister of Cooperatives and Rural Development is calling on partners to support farmers associations across the state, aiming to boost food production and fight hunger in the country.

Hon. Emmanuel Khamis says, agriculture is the backbone of the country, source of income and it creates self-employment opportunities that helps youths and local populations to earn and survive.

According to the minister, the ministry’s major priority is to create a sustainable wealth through agricultural cooperatives and integrated rural development across the state.

He announces plans to train farmers associations and collaborate with other government institutions including the partners in providing seed distributions, tractors and tools a smooth running of farming activities.

Youth Garden and Agriculture Home Cooperative Society

Subject: congratulatory message to Hon. Emmanuel Khamis: Minister of Cooperatives and Rural Development-CES

Dear Hon. Emmanuel Khamis, we are writing this letter from a beautiful farm of a cooperative in kajokeji county established by a group of young farmers in 2021 who are envisioning to lead our dear rural communities out of chronic poverty scourge, unemployment that has become the characteristic of our rural youth and boost farming in a bid to lift the socio-economic wellbeing of the state.

Hon. Emmanuel Khamis, right away from the hearts of the farmers of YGAH Cooperative society, we warmly congratulate you for your recent appointment as the minister of Cooperatives and rural development.

This appointment is a great honor to the Cooperatives across the State and indeed your resilience and dedication in your previous roles has given us hope in this journey of Cooperatives under your leadership.

Dear Honorable Emmanuel, the role of Cooperatives in steering up peace and development in a State such as Central Equatoria State can never be over emphasized.

While youth garden and agriculture home Cooperative society is proud of you, we pray that may the almighty God expand your territories.

Signature:

Mike Chalee Jame

Chairperson, Youth Garden and Agriculture Home Cooperative Society.

Central Equatoria Ministry of Cooperatives Prioritizes 3,000-Hectare Government Farm in 100-Day Plan

The Minister of Cooperatives and Rural Development in Central Equatoria State has reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment under its 100-day plan, placing strong emphasis on establishing a large-scale government-owned farm as a key priority.
Minister Emmanuel Khamis stated that the ministry’s flagship project is the creation of a government farm spanning no less than 3,000 hectares.
The initiative according to Khamis, is aimed at boosting food production and strengthening food security across the state, especially as the rainy season approaches.
He further directed all county Cooperatives and Rural development directors to work closely with the ministry to promote domestic farming activities in their respective areas.
Alongside this major plan, the minister noted that efforts are underway to improve and rehabilitate the ministry’s headquarters through collaboration between the government and its partners.