Office of the Senior Presidential Envoy - Republic of South Sudan

𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐎𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐄𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒, 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐄𝐍 (𝟏𝟎) 𝐕𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄

𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐚, 𝟎𝟐/𝟎𝟔/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Hon. Adut Kiir, on Tuesday visited the National Public Health Institute (NPHI) alongside Minister of Health Hon. Luke Thompson to assess South Sudan's preparedness against the threat of Ebola.

During the visit, health officials thanked Hon. Adut Kiir for her support through the ASK Foundation, particularly during the recent cholera outbreak in Pibor, where the foundation donated critical medical supplies. They also acknowledged the contributions of UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Partners welcomed the Envoy's visit as a demonstration of government commitment and highlighted challenges facing preparedness efforts, including logistical constraints. They further called for stronger border control measures to prevent the spread of Ebola into South Sudan, noting that the latest strain is highly contagious and can initially be mistaken for diseases such as malaria.

Minister of Health Hon. Luke Thompson said President Salva Kiir Mayardit is fully aware of the Ebola threat and its implications for national security, assuring that the government will actively support preparedness efforts.

Hon. Adut Kiir reaffirmed that health remains a top priority under her special programs, emphasizing the need for civic education, public awareness, and personal responsibility in preventing disease outbreaks. She also stressed the importance of building strong institutions capable of responding to future health emergencies.

To support preparedness efforts, the Envoy donated ten land-cruiser vehicles to strengthen logistics and facilitate the transportation of medical supplies across the country.

She later toured the Infectious Diseases Unit (IDU) in Jebel, where she was briefed on the facility's readiness to manage potential Ebola cases. The Envoy commended health workers for their dedication and assured them of her continued support.

Hon. Adut Kiir concluded by calling for long-term investment in public health systems and expressed hope that South Sudan remains free of Ebola cases.

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐊𝐄𝐏𝐓: 𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐓 𝐊𝐈𝐈𝐑 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒

𝐑𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐊, 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — The Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Hon. Adut Kiir, has begun delivering on a number of commitments made during her recent visit to Rumbek, with significant progress recorded in the areas of healthcare, education, and humanitarian support.

One of the major developments has been the restoration of operations at the KIIR MAYARDIT Women and Children Hospital, which had previously experienced operational challenges affecting service delivery. The hospital is now functioning with reliable electricity and continuous fuel supply for generators, while food supplies have also been provided for medical personnel working at the facility. In addition, the mortuary department has resumed operations following the installation of a solar power system, and oxygen gas donations have strengthened emergency medical response capacity within the hospital. The intervention is expected to play a critical role in reducing maternal and child mortality rates in Rumbek and surrounding communities, as the facility is now better positioned to provide timely and lifesaving care for pregnant mothers, newborns, and vulnerable patients.

Meanwhile, the Senior Envoy’s education initiatives in Rumbek are also taking shape following her visit to Ager Ghum Primary School.

Construction work has commenced on four new classroom blocks aimed at expanding learning space for students. Separate computer laboratories for boys and girls are also being established and will be equipped with computers powered by solar energy to enhance access to digital learning.

The school project further includes the construction of an office and computer storage facility to support school administration and equipment management.

As part of promoting youth empowerment and talent development, sports kits for basketball, volleyball, and football have also been donated for both boys and girls.

In the humanitarian sector, Hon. Adut Kiir has continued extending support to vulnerable individuals encountered during her visit to the area.

Among the beneficiaries is a woman living with disability who was seen caring for her child while using a wheelchair. Since then, she has received multiple support visits, a new wheelchair, food supplies, and allocation of land for the planned construction of a permanent home.

Residents in Rumbek have welcomed the ongoing projects and assistance programs, describing them as meaningful interventions addressing critical community needs in healthcare, education, and social welfare.

𝟐𝟕/𝟎𝟓/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐄𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐚!

𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐚, 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐒𝐏𝐋𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐘!

𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐎𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐓 𝐊𝐈𝐈𝐑 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐈𝐊

𝐉𝐔𝐁𝐀, 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — The Senior Presidential Envoy, Hon. Adut Kiir, this morning joined His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit and other senior government officials in bidding farewell to the body of the late former Chief Justice, Ambrose Riny Thiik, during an official farewell ceremony held at Juba International Airport.

The body of the late former Chief Justice was transported to his hometown of Luonyaker in Gogrial East County, Warrap State, where he will be laid to rest.

𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐎𝐘 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐊𝐈𝐈𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐈𝐊

JUBA, 14TH MAY 2026 — Senior Presidential Envoy Hon. Adut Kiir on Thursday joined His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit and other dignitaries in attending the requiem mass for the late former Chief Justice Ambrose Riny Thiik at St. Theresa’s Cathedral in Juba.

The solemn prayer service brought together senior Government officials, members of the judiciary, family, friends, and the general public to pay tribute to one of South Sudan’s most distinguished legal minds and patriots.

Hon. Adut Kiir stood in solidarity with the nation in honoring the legacy of Justice Ambrose Riny Thiik, whose contribution to the liberation struggle and the establishment of South Sudan’s judicial institutions remains deeply respected across the country.

Justice Thiik, the first Chief Justice of the Republic of South Sudan, passed away on 3rd May 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. He will be laid to rest on Friday, 15th May 2026, in his hometown in Warrap State.

Remembered for his unwavering dedication to justice, nation-building, and public service, Justice Thiik served as Chief Justice from 2005 to 2007 and previously chaired the SPLM Judiciary and Legal System from 1988 to 2004.

His passing marks a significant loss to South Sudan and its legal fraternity, with leaders and citizens alike continuing to honor his enduring legacy and lifelong service to the nation.

𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘

𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐎𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎

𝐉𝐔𝐁𝐀, 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔- The Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Hon. Adut Kiir, paid a courtesy visit to King Reth Kwongo Dak Padiet at his residence in Juba.

The Envoy was accompanied by the Director General of Petroleum Authority, Eng. Lual Dak.

Discussions were held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, focusing on the promotion of peace, national cohesion, and the importance of traditional leadership in advancing unity.

The Envoy conveyed the commitment of H.E. the President to inclusive engagement and sought the goodwill and support of the Collo Kingdom in ongoing efforts to consolidate peace and stability across the country.

𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐎𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

𝐉𝐔𝐁𝐀, 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Hon. Adut Kiir, held talks with a Russian delegation led by Deputy Energy Minister H.E. Roman Marshavin, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties.

Discussions centered on expanding cooperation in energy and education, with Russia outlining plans to boost investments and offer more study opportunities for South Sudanese students. Both sides welcomed the steady growth in relations between Juba and Moscow.