Kiir removes two deputy governors at Bank of South Sudan

2026-02-10 - 05:19

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved and appointed new deputy governors at the Bank of South Sudan, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs on Monday. Under the presidential decree, Samuel Yanga Mikaya, First Deputy Governor for Policy and Banking, and Rita Nyankir Akoon, Second Deputy Governor for Administration and Finance, were relieved of their duties with immediate effect. At the same time, the President appointed Tong Akech Deng Aguok as the new First Deputy Governor for Policy and Banking, while Weituuy Luony Baboth was named Second Deputy Governor for Administration and Finance. The government said the changes take effect immediately. In a statement signed by the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande Gedima, President Kiir thanked the outgoing officials for their service and contributions to the nation and extended his best wishes to the newly appointed officials as they assume their new responsibilities.