Office of Vice President, Infrastructure Cluster. Republic of South Sudan

H.E Gen. Taban Deng G*i Returns to Juba After three weeks of Farming in Guit county - Unity State.

Juba, 8th June, 2026 - The Vice President of the Republic and Chairperson for Infrastructure Cluster Gen. Taban Deng G*i has this afternoon returned to Juba City after completion of farming on his Manga Farm in Guit county - Unity State.

Upon his return, the Vice President called on South Sudnanese to use this farming season to fight hunger and restore dignity. He noted that most of the violent activities in the countryside are induced by poverty.

This call to food production resonates with the national government's strategic shift towards an economy that relies on Agriculture other than Oil.

The Vice President has also acknowledged and congratulated Gen. Joseph Manytuil Wejang for immediate gains in security and stability in Unity State since his reappointment as governor.

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Office of Vice President
Infrastructure Cluster.

Gen. Taban Deng G*i launches the largest mechanized farm measuring 5,000 feddans in Manga, Guit County - Unity State.

Guit County, Unity State. 18th May, 2026 - The Vice President of the Republic H.E Gen. Taban Deng G*i has today commenced work on his Manga Farm in Unity State. The farm is one of the largest mechanized farms in the country.

Gen. Taban is a strong believer in productivity and has undertaken this initiative as a practical step towards actualising President Kiir's call for increased food production to end reliance on imports of food commodities from neighbouring countries.

The farm equipment and farming activities are managed through MANGA AGRO INVESTMENT CO.LTD.

Cde. Manyiel Dut Kok
Press Secretary
Office of Vice President.

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H.E Gen. Taban Deng G*i is in Bentiu - Unity State family visit and farm inspection.

On Thursday 14th May, 2026, H.E the Vice President of the Republic and Chairperson for Infrastructure Cluster Gen. Taban Deng G*i travelled to his hometown of Bentiu - Unity State for a family visit and to inspect his Farmlands in Kuerbona Boma, Wathnyotna Payam of Guit County.

Gen. Taban is known for his farming activities even when he was the governor of Unity State where he operated one of the largest mechanized farms in the country. This farm was destroyed during the war of 2013-2016.

Driven by his vision for food security, he requested an official permission from the President to allow him to revive the farm and farming activities - a permission which was duly approved.

It is in the light of the foregoing that I would like to clarify and dismiss the claims being peddled by dubious social media pages and individuals of interest that H.E 's reception in Bentiu did not receive the required state reception of a senior government official.

Despite being a private mission, H.E Gen. Taban received a befitting welcome by state government led by deputy governor and state ministers as the governor was outside state headquarters mourning beloved mother in Mayom County.

The public is there asked to disregard any fake news.

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Cde. Manyiel Dut Kok
Press Secretary
Office of Vice President.

H.E Gen. Taban Deng G*i Encourages SPLM Youth League to lead efforts towards peace and national unity as the country prepares for elections.

Juba, 28th April, 2026 - The Vice President Gen. Taban Deng G*i has met in his office today the leadership of SPLM National Youth League led by Cde. Puok Bol Par to discuss youth preparations for the upcoming national elections.

Cde. Puok briefed Gen. Taban on the Youth League's action plans as the league prepares to launch a nationwide mobilization and civic education to prepare for the ground for December, 2026 elections.

H.E Gen. Taban who doubles as member of SPLM Political Bureau welcomed the plans and encouraged SPLM Youth leaders to exert efforts in uniting citizens as the country prepares for elections.

"As the youths of the ruling party, you must play a leading role in ensuring that citizens are mobilized and given necessary civic knowledge to be able to participate effectively in general elections"

The Vice President reiterated SPLM 's leadership commitment to ending the current transitional period by December 2026 through elections as stipulated in R-ARCSS.

The Vice President pledged to continue his support for Youth-led programs across the country.

H.E GEN. TABAN DENG G*I BRIEFS PRESIDENT KIIR ON NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.

Juba, 25th March, 2026 – His Excellency Gen. Taban Deng G*i has today presented a detailed report on progress, challenges and plans of the infrastructure Cluster to H.E President Salva Kiir Mayardit.

The meeting assessed key achievements, operational challenges as well as new plans to improve effective implementation of road construction across the country. Some major bottlenecks identified in the report included financing, contracting and quality of road works.
After listening to the report, The President applauded the efforts of the infrastructure cluster and emphasized that infrastructure remains a critical pillar for economic growth, national connectivity, and the effective delivery of services across the country.

On broader national priorities, the Vice President raised the need to revitalize the Agricultural Bank, noting that improving its functionality could enhance access to financing, support agricultural productivity, and contribute to easing inflationary pressures.

The President further instructed the Vice President to ensure that the Infrastructure Cluster operates more effectively and delivers on its mandate to meet the infrastructural needs of the people of South Sudan, reaffirming the government’s commitment to development and long-term national stability.

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Office of Vice President
Infrastructure Cluster.

H.E Gen. Taban Deng G*i Discusses Strategic cooperation between Juba and Addis Ababa.

Juba, 12th March 2026 - The vice president of The Republic of South Sudan and Chair of the infrastructure, H.E Gen. Taban Deng G*i met with the Ethiopian ambassador, H.E Amb. Delil Kedir Bushra to discuss mutual areas of interest for both nations. The meeting focused on the road linking Ethiopia to South Sudan through Pagak to Malakal in the Upper Nile.
The Ethiopian diplomat also shared government's concerns for peace in South Sudan citing the importance of peace to regional integration. On the other hand, the Ambassador also briefed Vice President on the recently signed cooperation framework involving Djibouti, Ethiopia, Uganda and South Sudan under the name - DESSU Corridor which aims at accelerating regional trade and knowledge sharing in Road, river and rail transport systems.

H.E Gen. Taban Deng, expressed appreciation for the support of Ethiopia towards achieving peace in South Sudan and urged the ambassador to bring more investors to the country, especially in the areas of aviation, between Ethiopia airlines and South Sudan airlines.

H.E Gen. Taban also briefed the ambassador of the recent progress made in preparation towards inclusive political dialogue among parties to the 2018 peace agreement and the willingness of the government to involve hold out groups.

H.E Amb. Delil assured the Gen. Taban of commitment of H.E Dr. Abiy Ahmed, the prime minister of federal Republic of Ethiopia to financing the road project as agreed by the tow countries.

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Infrastructure Cluster approves key transport policy frameworks.

Juba, 4th March, 2026 - The Infrastructure Cluster chaired by Vice President H.E Gen. Taban Deng G*i has today deliberated and approved three key policy frameworks presented by Hon. Rizik Zakaria Hassan, the minister of Transport. The policies aim at spurring reforms in the Ministry of Transport.
The Policies include;
1. Transport Sector Policy framework
2. Establishment of South Sudan Airways Business Plan
3. Memorandum on expansion of Juba International airport.

These policies once approved by the council of ministers will lay down a regulatory environment required for growth of the transport sector as a vital economic sector in South Sudan.

The memorandum shall be signed between the ministry of transport on behalf of the government of South Sudan and the Ethiopian Airlines to transform Juba International airport into a regional hub for refueling, divergent flights while easing regional connectivity.

Similarly, Ethiopian Airlines shall collaborate with the ministry of transport to establish the long awaited national carrier -South Sudan Airways.

The policies have been approved at the cluster level pending presentation to the council of ministers.

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Office of Vice President
Infrastructure Cluster

H.E Vice President Gen. Taban Deng G*i Hails stability in Upper Nile State.

Juba, 3rd March, 2026 - H.E Gen. Taban Deng G*i has today applauded the governor of Upper Nile State H.E Jacob Dollar Ruot for his success in restoring stability in Upper Nile State.

This came in a meeting with the governor who briefed the Vice president on the security and humanitarian situation in the state.

Governor Ruot described the security situation as normal in most counties except where elements of SPLA/IO still maintains presence.

On humanitarian situation, governor Ruot highlighted the increasing influx of refugees pleaing Sudan's conflict as well as South Sudanese returnees whom he urged to reintegrate into communities in Upper Nile.

The governor has appealed to both national government and humanitarian actors to consider immediate support for the refugees hosted by his State and support returnees to effectively integrate into society of Upper Nile.

Press Unit
Office of Vice President
Infrastructure Cluster.

H.E Gen. Taban Deng G*i Chairs 2nd Infrastructure Cluster ordinary Meeting

Juba, 25th February, 2026 - The Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan and Chairperson for Infrastructure Cluster H.E Gen. Taban Deng G*i has today chaired the 2nd Ordinary session of infrastructure Cluster. The meeting was attended by ministers of Roads and Bridges, Energy and Dams as well as Transport and the undersecretaries of respective ministries.

The meeting listened to a report from the minister of transport on the recently signed Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda -DESSU corridor agreement. The establishment of DESSU corridor creates a vaible alternative route for South Sudan's access to the international market through Djibouti port. The meeting also reviewed and approved the structure of the ministry of Energy and Dams for presentation and adoption in the next council of ministers.

The Director General of South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority also made a progress report on South Sudan's control of its airspace. This is a significant progress as full control of airspace boosters national security as well as revenue collection.

The Vice president applauded the cluster institutions and encouraged them to work collaboratively to ensure effective coordination and efficient infrastructure services across the country.

Press Unit
Office of Vice President
Infrastructure Cluster.