Governor Jadalla launches cleaning campaign for Juba city

The state officials said the campaign focused on cleaning the streets, markets and the neighborhoods, and is aimed at reclaiming the beautiful face of the city

By Ajah Jennifer

Saturday at Jebel Market, Kator Block.

Speaking on behalf of the Governor, the State Minister of Information, Taban Emmanuel Baya said the campaign focused on cleaning the streets, markets, and the neighborhoods.

“A clean city is a healthy city. A clean environment is not a luxury; it is a necessity. Hygiene directly impacts our health, economy, and overall well-being.”

“A sustainable environment is the foundation for a better quality of life,” Baya stressed.

While waste management and pollution remain serious challenges in Juba, the minister noted that lack of immediate action would risk exposing communities to diseases, polluting rivers and air, and damaging the beauty of the beloved city.

“It is a call to action for every resident, business, and organization to take responsibility for keeping Juba clean and green.”

“Juba is our home and just like we take care of our houses, we must collectively take care of our city,” Baya added.

He said they want the Juba City Council and Juba County authorities to establish clear policies and regulations to guide public efforts in maintaining cleanliness across the city and county.

According to the minister, the policies should enhance waste management efforts by ensuring that people are prohibited from dumping garbage along roads and public spaces.

Meanwhile, Nejwa Mursal, the State Minister of Health stressed the importance of public health, saying there are more than 5,000 cholera cases in the State.

Juba County has registered more than 4,000 cases, she said, citing lack of clean water and poor sanitation as one of the biggest problems leading to the rise.

“Cholera is a deadly disease. If it is not treated quickly, it can kill. With simple things like cleanliness, we can protect ourselves from cholera” she emphasized.

The Deputy Mayor for Infrastructure and Environment, Juma Moses Michael, described the campaign as a significant step in cholera prevention as the rainy season begins.

“As we approach rainy season, if we don’t ensure we clean our spaces it is going to be a challenge especially in light of cholera outbreak, and it will be a trigger for more cases,” he explained.

“So, I appeal to the residents of Juba city to maintain their garbage in their houses so that we come and collect them from there. When we do so we will be able to get away with the issue of open dumping places as well as dumping on the streets. Our streets are not meant for litttering,” he added.

Poulino Laku Pitia, the Director of Kator Block, condemned the reckless dumping of waste in areas designated for development.

“A large section of land allocated for residential and commercial plots, has been transformed into an illegal dumpsite due to the negligence of its owners. If they fail to utilize their plots, the City Council will reclaim the land and put it to better use,” Pitia warned.

The cleaning campaign is expected to continue every weekend and on Saturday, it will be in Munuki Block.