State Information: Central Equatoria State

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Juba Photo: UNMIS/John Charles. Yei Photo: UNMIS/Tim McKulka. Juba Photo: UNMIS/John Charles. Lainya Photo: UNMIS/Tim McKulka.

 

Juba

General Information:

Juba is located in Central Equatoria State, Southern Sudan and is considered the ‘capital’ of the South.
Population: 372,000
Altitude 460 m
Climate: Max temp. 38 degrees Celsius
Min temp. 20 degrees Celsius
Rainy season April - October

Accommodation:

Multiple hotels are available, see attachment for more information

Communication:

Zain, Sudani, MTN for mobile and internet connection

Social Amenities:

Multiple restaurants and bars available within Juba town
Daily service city markets and shops available

Transport: Commercial Flights:

- African Express Airways
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Nova Airlines
- Air Uganda
- Jetlink Express
- Royal Daisy Airlines
- East African Safari Air
- Kenya Airways
- Sudan Airways
- Egyptair
- Marsland Aviation
For flight schedules of various commercial flights and bookings go to: http://www.dohop.com
Daily UNMIS flights available – weekly flight schedule and booking procedures are attached.
Local taxi and bus services available

Key Facilities:

Juba Local Police
Local basic medical facilities available / pharmacy available

Kajo Keji

General Information:

Kajo Keji is located in Central Equatoria State, Southern Sudan.
Population: 196,000
According to UNMIS JLOC recce report dated 08 June 10, Kajo Keji has a fairly developed infrastructure and the county borders Uganda. The road infrastructure to Yei and Juba are in poor condition, therefore main supply route is from Uganda. Security situation is affected by rampant proliferation of illegal small arms among local communities and other armed banditry that occasionally affects the humanitarian operations in that area.
UNHCR has well established camp in Kajo Keji, however will be downsized to only national staff by June 2010 and possibly closing by December 2010.
Accessible in dry season by road, in rainy season the road conditions deteriorate significantly
No domestic electricity, individual generator only
Water source is via well and hand pump

Accommodation:

Information not available

Communication:

Zain, MTN and Mobitel available for mobile coverage only

Social Amenities:

Market open 7 days a week 6am – 8pm
Fruit, vegetables, basic good available

Transport:

Fuel not available
Commercial flight schedules - information not available
Local taxi services - information not available
Bus services – information not available

Key Facilities:

SPLA, Wildlife Service and Local Police available
Kajo Keji Hospital (basic care)

Lainya

General Information:

Lainya is located in Central Equatoria State, Southern Sudan
Population: 89,000
According to UNMIS JLOC recce report dated 11 June 10, Lainya is a stop over town connecting to Yei and Juba. It possesses very little infrastructure. No UN agency has established offices in Lainya, however there are a few INGO’s (ie. Danish Refugee Council, Mercy Corps).
No domestic electricity, individual generator only
Water source is via drilled hand pump wells
Accessible in rainy and dry season by road

Accommodation:

Information not available

Communication:

Zain, MTN and Mobitel available for mobile coverage only

Social Amenties:

Market open 7 days a week 6am – 8pm, fruit/vegetables/basic goods available

Transport:

Fuel available – petrol
Commercial flight schedules – information not available
Local taxi / bus services - information not available

Key Facilities:

Local Police
Local basic medical facilities

Yei

General Information:

Yei is located in Central Equatoria State, Southern Sudan

Population: 171,412 (Yei River County)

Climate:

Road Links:

1. To South East is Kaya, Sudan-Uganda Boarder 46 Miles

2. To South west is Lasu, Sudan-Congo Boarder 28 Miles

3. To East is Juba, CES Capital 100 miles

4. To the West is Maridi, Yambio, Mundri and Rumbek highways

Languages:

1. Arabic

2. English

3. Kakwa (Bari)

4. Kaliko

Accommodation:

NEW TOYKO HOTEL
(all rates are per night and is full-board)
Single self-contain 105 sdg
Single self-contain with living room 155 sdg
Single non-self contain 90 sdg
Double non-self 130 sdg (self contained)
Double non- self contain 70 sdg (small bed)
Contact details not available
Internet Café Available
ECS GUEST HOUSE
(all rates are per night and is full-board)
Executive room 100 sdg
Single non self contain 30 sdg
Sharing 2bed in a room, ordinary self contain 60 sdg
Contact details not available
Meeting Hall for 100-125 people available
UNHCR GUEST HOUSE
(all rates are per night)
Single room 34USD
Meals 15USD per day
Contact: Mr. Tibagwe Robert
Or
Mr. Emmanuel Ngumi
Phone +249955292827
Wireless internet available
TWIN HOTEL
(all rates are per night and is full-board)
Self accommodation price 110USD
Self contain Double 80sdg
Self contain single 70sdg
Non self contain 50sdg
Contact: +24947721956 or +249955025542
Internet Café available
SEJA GUEST HOUSE
(all rates are per night and is full-board)
Single room without DSTV 35sdg
Single room with DSTV 45 sdg
Single self contain room with DSTVS 65sdg
Twin bed self contained with DSTV 130sdg
Contact: +249955041608
Email:

Communication:

Zain Network
MTN Network
VIVACEL Network
Gemtel Communication
Mobile and internet coverage

 

Social Amenities:

Multiple Restaurants, bars and shops around town
Daily service city market

Transport:

International Flights:
Yei- Entebbe, Uganda (Eagle air lines)
UNMIS flights available – weekly flight schedule and booking procedures are attached.

Local Transportation:

Taxi, Yei Town service 1sdg
Taxi to Juba=40Sdg
Taxi to Uganda=30 Sdg
Bus to Juba= 35Sdg
Note: The fares above do not apply for hire or rental services

Key Facilities:

Central Equatoria State Police Station
Commander Brigadier Raymond Legge Contact: +249955614218
Yei Civil Hospital (no emergency services)
Medical Officer: Dr.James Wani Contact: +249955389402