Rumbek Municipal Mayor is appealing to traders to reduce the prices of goods in the market.
Maliab Cieny call follows a discussion with business people on Saturday to highlight factors leading to the increase of commodities.
He says the meeting aimed at collecting the views of the sellers on what makes prices to increase in the area.
Traders’ Chairperson Mohamed Hassan highlights tax collection along road blocks and transportation as some of the main reasons for high prices in the market.
He says they will work together with the town mayor and see how they can reduce the costs of food items.
Amani Christina John appeals to the public health office to reduce the charges against those who do not maintain hygien.
She urges men to allow their wives to work, saying family management should be a collective responsibility.