Juba–Yei Road at the Center of Public Debate
An opinion article recounts how the Juba–Yei Road has become a recurring topic in South Sudan’s public conversation, often raised during official announcements and media coverage. The writer frames the road as a practical development priority, not a rhetorical talking point. (Radio Tamazuj; Eye Radio)
Rhino Construction Request Raises Funding Questions
The author cites a report stating Rhino Construction Company, contracted by the national government, requested fuel and financial support to repair or rehabilitate the road. In the writer’s view, that request renews questions about project preparation, financing arrangements, and contract clarity. (Eye Radio; Radio Tamazuj)
2019 Road Upgrade Announcement and Early Expectations
In 2019, the government announced plans to upgrade and pave the Juba–Yei–Kaya Road, according to the writer. Rebecca Joshua, then Minister of Roads and Bridges, is mentioned. The author says no contractor was publicly identified and no visible work followed. (Radio Tamazuj)
2020 Rehabilitation Contract Reported, Limited Visible Progress
In May 2020, the writer reports that a rehabilitation contract was awarded to Samko National Construction Company, described as an Egyptian firm. Despite the announcement, the author says meaningful progress was not seen on the ground, feeding wider public scepticism. (Radio Tamazuj)
2021 Renaming to “Aggrey Jaden Road” and Standards Pledge
In October 2021, President Salva Kiir renamed the road the “Aggrey Jaden Road” and pledged construction to international standards, the author notes. The message was delivered by Dr. Barnaba Marial at a memorial in Rock City, Juba, according to the piece. (Radio Tamazuj)
2022 Works Begin, Then Pause Amid Insecurity Reports
For 2022, the writer says bush clearing and earthworks contracts went to African Resources Corporation (ARC) and KIT Construction Company. Some sections reportedly saw activity, but it was later suspended, which the author attributes to insecurity reported at the time. (Radio Tamazuj)
2023 Activity Reported, Progress Described as Uneven
In 2023, construction was said to have resumed after security-related interruptions, according to the author. Even so, the writer characterises progress as minimal and inconsistent, suggesting a gap between periodic announcements and sustained implementation. (Radio Tamazuj)
2025 Oil-for-Roads Plan and Renewed Commitments
In 2025, lawmakers were cited as saying the road would be built under an oil-for-roads arrangement, with ARC confirmed as contractor. Parliament reportedly stated that oil worth millions of dollars had been allocated, yet the road remained largely unpaved, the author writes. (Radio Tamazuj)
December 2025 Construction Timeline for 2026, Company Names Unclear
In December 2025, the government announced full construction would begin in 2026 and referenced “international companies,” the article notes, without naming specific firms. The author presents this as another moment where public expectations rose faster than verifiable project detail. (Radio Tamazuj)
Economic Stakes: Agriculture, Trade, and Market Access
Beyond politics, the writer argues the Juba–Yei corridor is a strategic national asset. Yei is described as fertile, with agricultural output that could supply domestic markets and reduce imports, provided farmers and traders can move goods safely and at lower transport costs. (Radio Tamazuj)
Call for Clear Responsibilities, Funding, and Realistic Dates
The author asks for straightforward answers on how many contractors are involved, who currently leads delivery, and how allocated resources are managed. The central request is for transparent timelines and guaranteed funding, or an open explanation of obstacles, to rebuild trust. (Radio Tamazuj)
Public Confidence and a Test of Implementation Capacity
The piece ends by urging that the road not be remembered for repeated declarations, but as evidence that institutions can translate commitments into tangible outcomes. The writer, identified as a South Sudanese multimedia journalist, notes the views are their own. (Radio Tamazuj)