Radio Miraya

3382: PEACEMAKERS - Citizens Talk for Peace: Giving Communities a Voice in Terekeka

How can communities take the lead in identifying and finding solutions to the issues affecting them? In this edition of Peacemakers, Gabriel Shadar looks at the Citizens’ Talk for Peace forum held in Terekeka County on 12 and 13 October 2026. Joining the discussion are Hiroko Hirahara, Director of the UNMISS Civil Affairs Division; Victor Fasama, Civil Affairs Officer; Robert Antipas, Chairperson of the Central Equatoria State CSO Network; and Elizabeth Nyareech, a member of the CSO Network in Central Equatoria State. They discuss the purpose of the Citizens’ Talk for Peace initiative, the key issues raised in Terekeka, women’s participation, proposed actions and how communities can take greater ownership of addressing local challenges.

3381: Community Conversations show: Women and their independent vote in elections: Can women vote for candidates of their choice, or will their decisions be influenced by men?

As South Sudan prepares for its first-ever general elections, the political atmosphere is heating up. Candidates are declaring their ambitions for various positions, from governorships and parliamentary seats to county commissions and other elective offices. Women, too, are stepping into the race. But as the country moves towards the polls, one critical question remains: Will women be free to vote for candidates of their choice, or will their decisions be influenced by husbands, male relatives, friends, political parties, or community interests? In this episode, Lorna Merekaje,an award-winning South Sudanese human rights defender, civil rights activist, and peace advocate who is also the Secretary General of the South Sudan Democratic Engagement, Monitoring, and Observation Program explore the barriers women face and how they can confidently exercise their right to vote independently.

3380: Community Conversation Show: The cost of electricity in South Sudan

Why is electricity still a luxury rather than a necessity in South Sudan? With only about 5.4% of the population having access to electricity, affordability and access remain major challenges. Hosts Yar Ajak Deng and Taban G Koma on the Community Conversations Show discussed electricity prices, the distributor’s role, and whether importing power will make electricity more affordable.

3379: Miraya Breakfast Show | UN Day Series: Building Resilient and Self-Reliant Communities Through Partnerships and Education in South Sudan

Guests: - William Maina, UNMAS Deputy Chief of Operations in South Sudan - Duku Francis Danson, Education Specialist with UNICEF

3378: Health and Wellness: Too Many Caregivers in Hospitals: Patient Safety, Hygiene and Order

On this edition of Health and Wellness, host Magdoline Joseph discusses how large numbers of hospital visitors can affect patients’ recovery, hygiene, privacy and safety, as well as the work of healthcare professionals. Joining the discussion is Dr. Idyoro Edward, a gynaecologist and head of the Association of Gynaecologists in South Sudan, to explore how families can support their loved ones while respecting hospital rules.

3377: Miraya Breakfast Show | UN Day Series: From relief to resilience: UN agencies support communities to rebuild livelihoods

3377: Miraya Breakfast Show | UN Day Series: Partnerships that Deliver: Transforming Lives in South Sudan

3376: WORKING TOGETHER - Challenges facing girl child in South Sudan

3375: Miraya Breakfast Show | UN Day Series: UNMISS and FAO on Youth Driving Peacebuilding and Sustainable Development in South Sudan

3374: Community Conversations: Who controls the price of goods in South Sudan?

Hosts Taban G Koma and Yar Ajak Deng Biar explore how exchange-rate fluctuations affect market prices and what rising costs mean for ordinary families, especially those living in poverty, on Radio Miraya’s Shai Talk segment. Guest Boboya James Edimond, a policy and political analyst and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Social Policy and Research (ISPR) discuss the factors influencing prices, from import and transport costs to supply and market decisions.