River Yei
| River Yei | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Region | The river flows through Equatoria to Bahr el Ghazel |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Lujule Payam, Morobo County |
| • location | Panyana Village |
| Basin features | |
| Cities | |
| Waterfalls | Aga Falls |
River Yei is a river in South Sudan with its source in Panyana Village, Lujule payam in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State.[1][2][3]
Nomenclature
The name Yei was derived from the word yii in Kaliko language, meaning "water."[4]
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.[5][6]
A notable landmark, Aga Falls, is situated on the River Yei in Wudabi Payam, Morobo County.[7] Aga Falls lies at Geri Boma and has been recognized as a potential site for hydroelectric development.[8]
Western Equatoria
In Western Equatoria, the river flows through Mundiri west, Lakes State, and Unity State.[9]
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.[10]
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.[11]
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.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Way: Yei River (815645977)". OpenStreetMap. 13 June 2020. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ SudanTribune (2018-07-11). "SPLM-IO accuses South Sudan army of fresh attack in River Yei". Sudan Tribune. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ 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
- ^ 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "River Yei (Yei River) Map, Weather and Photos - Sudan: stream - Lat:6.25 and Long:30.2167". www.getamap.net. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ^ "Aga Falls waterfall(s), Central Equatoria State, South Sudan". ss.geoview.info. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ a b 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. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ Mission, African. "Agriculture project Yei River". African Mission. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ 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)
- ^ "New bridge inaugurated in Yei". UNMIS. 2010-03-29. Retrieved 2025-06-26.