Governor of Yei River David Lokonga Moses issued a gubernatorial order approving establishment of thirteen counties for the state.
Yei was operating with four counties since the creation of the 28 states last year, Radio Easter reports.
State Information Minister Stephen Lodu says new county commissioners will be announced sooner after consultations from the communities.
He read out the Counties that Kajo-Keji County with headquarters in Kajo-Keji, Lainya County in Lainya and Yei County with capital in Yei.
Others counties include Kupera, Morobo, Lujulo, Nyepo, Tore, Otogo, Liwolo, Kangapo, Mukaya, and Mugwo.
The minister and congratulates the people of Yei River State and announces that soon the Governor will appoint new commissioners.