River Yei

River Yei
Location
CountrySouth Sudan
RegionThe river flows through Equatoria to Bahr el Ghazel
Physical characteristics
SourceLujule Payam, Morobo County
 • locationPanyana Village
Basin features
Cities
WaterfallsAga Falls

River Yei is a river in South Sudan with its source in Panyana Village, Lujule payam in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State.

Nomenclature

The name Yei was derived from the word yii in Kaliko language, meaning "water."

Features

Central Equatoria

In Central Equatoria, the river flows through Lujule, Morobo County and Yei River County. The river flows through Yei town where the Kembe River joins along Yei - Juba Road.

A notable landmark, Aga Falls, is situated on the River Yei in Wudabi Payam, Morobo County. Aga Falls lies at Geri Boma and has been recognized as a potential site for hydroelectric development.

Western Equatoria

In Western Equatoria, the river flows through Mundiri west, Lakes State, and Unity State.

History

During the colonial era, the British administration altered local governance and settlement arrangements along the river’s course. They introduced centralized chiefs and resettled villages to combat sleeping sickness.

In March 2010, UNMIS and the World Food Programme funded construction of a 42-meter single-lane bridge in Yei town. This key bridge spans the River Yei and improved trade routes between the town and its Ugandan and Congolese neighbors.

In 2011 the government of Central Equatoria State under the leadership of Governor Clement Wani Konga planned to launch a power plant in Morobo County.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Way: Yei River (815645977)". OpenStreetMap. 13 June 2020. Archived from the original on 2022-11-07. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  2. ↑ SudanTribune (2018-07-11). "SPLM-IO accuses South Sudan army of fresh attack in River Yei". Sudan Tribune. Archived from the original on 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  3. ↑ Justin, Peter & Dijk, Han. (2017). Land Reform and Conflict in South Sudan: Evidence from Yei River County. Africa Spectrum. 52. 3-28. 10.1177/000203971705200201
  4. ↑ Stigand, C. H.; Wingate, Reginald (2021-11-17), "The Yei River District", Equatoria, London: Routledge, pp. 55–62, doi:10.4324/9781315094403-6, ISBN 9781315094403, S2CID 244382930, retrieved 2022-10-31
  5. ↑ Wainaina, Binyavanga; Torfinn, Sven (2004). Beyond the River Yei: life in the land where sleeping is a disease. Nairobi: Kwani? [distributor]. ISBN 978-9966-9836-3-3. Archived from the original on 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  6. ↑ "River Yei (Yei River) Map, Weather and Photos - Sudan: stream - Lat:6.25 and Long:30.2167". www.getamap.net. Archived from the original on 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
  7. ↑ "Aga Falls waterfall(s), Central Equatoria State, South Sudan". ss.geoview.info. Archived from the original on 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  8. 1 2 Network, Catholic Radio (2011-05-04). "GOVERNOR WANI KONGA TO LAUNCH POWER PLANT IN MOROBO". Catholic Radio Network for South Sudan and Nuba Mountains | CRN. Archived from the original on 2022-11-01. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  9. ↑ Mission, African. "Agriculture project Yei River". African Mission. Archived from the original on 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
  10. ↑ Justin, P. H., & van Dijk, H. (2017). Land Reform and Conflict in South Sudan: Evidence from Yei River County. Africa Spectrum, 52(2), 3-28. https://doi.org/10.1177/000203971705200201 (Original work published 2017)
  11. ↑ "New bridge inaugurated in Yei". UNMIS. 2010-03-29. Archived from the original on 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-06-26.

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