Torit host Greater Equatoria forum on land disputes
Local leaders gathered in Eastern Equatoria state capital Torit for a two-day regional conference for Greater Equatoria. The traditional authority regional conference was organized by UN Mission in South Sudan. It’s a conference that hopes to empower local peace structures to address local disputes and resolve communal conflicts. The two days gathering brought together representatives […]
Fuel Scarcity Hit Torit Market
By James Lokong Augustine- Torit Fuel scarcity becomes the main challenge affecting the activity of the businessmen in Torit of Eastern Equatoria State. Some of the motorists commonly known as Boda Boda riders admit they are almost quitting the businesses if fuel scarcity continues. Joseph Taudesio is a Boda Boda rider in Torit town, says […]
Over 400 candidates graduate from Torit Vocational Centre
By Moses Okwera-Torit Torit Vocational Training Center graduates more than four hundred students in the different fields of; carpentry and joinery, brick laying, electricity and solar, plumbing, auto-mechanic, tailoring and garment cutting and computer studies. The students have been undergoing a four months training in different courses. According to the Germano Okello, principal of the […]
Training for the Vaccinators kicks off in Torit
A-two-day training for vaccinators has on Thursday kicked off in Torit County of Eastern Equatoria State. The training organized and conducted by Organization for people empowerment and needs (OPEN) aims at building capacity of the vaccinators. The vaccinators are drawn from Himodonge, Bur, Ifwotu and Iyire Payams of Torit County. Director for Torit County Health […]
Authorities in Torit recover 30 stolen cattle and hand to rightful owners
By Obale Emmanuel-Torit Authorities in Torit County of Eastern Equatoria State have recovered about 30 herds of cattle stolen sometimes back from Haforiere village and handed them over to the rightful owners on Monday. Torit County Commissioner, Jacob Atari, told Radio Emmanuel in a telephone that over the past few times, the authorities have been […]
Mayor says security identifies two suspects of killing 54 year man in Torit
By Obale Emmanuel-Torit Two people have been identified as suspects in connection to the recent killing of a 54-year-old man in Torit on Sunday, Joseph Oswaha, Torit Mayor confirmed on Wednesday. He says the suspects were identified through the help of the members from the community during the follow up of the footmarks of the […]
Sts Peter and Paul faithful in Torit Catholic Diocese honour late Bishop Akio
By Obale Emmanuel-Torit Sts. Peter and Paul Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Torit honour late Bishop Johnson Akio Mutek, who passed away on 18th March 18, 2013 at Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi-Kenya. Fr. Leonsio Omina Okwormoi, during his reflection, appreciates the parishioners and the congregation for turning up in the mass to remember the late […]
SSFA trains coaches and administrators in Torit
South Sudan Football Association is conducting training to over 35 team coaches and administrators in Torit on coaching and administrative skills. There are 25 Coaches and 15 administrators totalling to 40 from counties football governing bodies benefiting from the training. The training is set to be conducted for 10 days. During the opening, Ochieng Philip […]
Torit Mayor urges agriculture partners to give seeds and tools in time
Torit Municipal Council Mayor Joseph Oswaha is urging NGOs supporting agricultural activities to give seeds in time to realize good yield. Radio Emmanuel quoted him explaining that it is good if partners will distribute seeds to farmers within March and April in order for farmers to have time to cultivate. According to the mayor, seeds […]
Primary Eight candidates in Torit ready for upcoming final exams
The Primary Eight candidates from different schools within Torit Municipal Council show readiness in the upcoming primary leaving exams. According to the time table, learners will start sitting for their first paper on 14th February with English Language. Josephine Acike from St. Theresa Nursery and Primary School advises her fellow candidates not to fear the […]
Over 5,000 people benefit from UNOPS cash transfer project in Torit
The United Nations Office for Project Services or UNOPS’ cash transfer project has supported five thousand five hundred people in Torit Municipality, according to Albino Beda Paul, Municipal Council Block Coordinator. The project where each beneficiary gets a cash of 62,700 SSP, targeted vulnerable people, single mothers, child headed families and widows, Radio Emmanuel reported. […]
Torit antenatal care continues to call on men to accompany their wives
The head of the Antenatal care department at Torit State Hospital continues to call upon men to escort their wives for the antenatal service. Few men are normally seen escorting their wives for the services while the majority of the women go alone without their husbands, Keji Rose Philip, told Radio Emmanuel. She says they […]
THIRDMILL Global Network commences vision sharing training in Torit
THIRDMILL Global Network commences a two-day vision sharing training in Torit to key church leaders on Thursday. Radio Emmanuel quoted Regional Director for East and Horn of Africa, Cloud Roman, saying the training targets 40 church leaders to orient them to access the biblical education and they can be representatives to the other churches. “Here […]
Culture major hindrance to report gender violence cases to men in Torit
Culture is a major hindrance to men in reporting gender-based violence cases in their various locations, said callers of Radio Emmanuel during the morning breeze program. They believe that according to the culture, men are naturally powerful and women are naturally weak, therefore there is no need for men to report a woman, but to […]
Traffic Police registers four cases of road accidents within week in Torit
The Traffic Police Office in Torit town says it has registered about four cases of road accidents just within a week. According to Traffic Police Crime Officer, Second Lieutenant Adam Satiro, it is children under eighteen years who are involved in such accidents, Radio Emmanuel reported. He adds that because of the rehabilitated roads within […]
Inter-County peace tournament kicks off in Torit
The annual inter-county competition on Monday commenced in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State with Torit and Ikotos playing the opening match that ended up in a two all draw. Director General in the State Ministry of Youth Culture and Sports, Wani Kute Joseph, says the tournament is organized under the theme: “Sports for social cohesion”, Radio […]
Torit traders raise concerns over decrease in sales income
Some female traders in Torit main market in Eastern Equatoria State have raised concerns over decrease in sales income in this month of January. Others say during the last two months, they used to receive a lot of customers buying their goods. Helen Nakai who deals with clothes for both children and adults says currently […]
25-year-old man shot dead along Torit-Kapoeta road
A twenty-five-year old gentleman was shot dead along Torit-Kapoeta road on Thursday afternoon, Eastern Equatoria State Police Spokesperson confirms to Radio Emmanuel. Colonel Mathew Ochan says the incident is reported to have occurred at 1:00 PM near Idolu Bridge. He says the deceased had survived severe injury, before being rushed to Torit State Hospital where […]
National delegation led by Security Minister in Torit to assess general situation
A National delegation from Juba led by the Minister of National Security, General Obuto Mamur Mete arrived in Torit on Wednesday to assess the general security situation. The state governor, ministers, state politicians, organised forces, traditional dancers, chiefs, and other governmental officials welcomed the delegation, Radio Emmanuel reported. Press Secretary in the office of the […]
Vomiting, diarrhoea and typhoid common diseases in Torit Hospital
The Administrator of Torit State Hospital says vomiting, diarrhoea and typhoid are the major diseases recorded at the Hospital. Francis Iwa Andruga says the main cause of these diseases is taking contaminated water directly from the River without being treated, Radio Emmanuel reported. She is blaming Torit Urban Water Company for not supplying enough clean […]