(JUBA) – Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony received a detailed briefing from Mayor H.W. Christopher Sarafino Wani of Juba City Council on Monday, 1 December 2025, regarding ongoing efforts to reorganize the city’s markets, including Konyo-Konyo and Custom markets.
The Mayor explained that street vendor clearance activities are part of broader efforts to improve safety, decongest streets, and provide clear passages for vehicles. He clarified that the measures are not intended to target any particular group, but aim to create safer and more structured trading environments.
Preparations are underway for consultative meetings with affected vendors. These consultations are intended to find amicable solutions and allocate spaces for their trading activities within designated market areas.
Governor Adil urged the public to cooperate with Juba City Council during the reorganization process. He stressed that the initiative is designed to enhance urban planning, provide secure trading areas, and ensure smoother traffic flow in the city. The Governor highlighted that organized markets will benefit traders, customers, and the overall urban environment in Juba.
Business and Urban Planning Implications:
The market reorganization initiative in Juba aims to reduce commercial risks, improve safety, and increase efficiency in trade operations. Structured trading spaces can enhance customer access, lower congestion-related delays, and support long-term economic growth in the city’s informal and formal market sectors.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Briefing to Governor Adil on market reorganization |
| Date | 1 December 2025 |
| Location | Juba County, Central Equatoria State |
| Markets Affected | Konyo-Konyo Market, Custom Market |
| Main Objective | Safety, street decongestion, organized trading |
| Stakeholders | Juba City Council, Governor’s office, street vendors, public |
| Key Measures | Clearing street vendors, reallocating trading spaces, consultative meetings |
| Expected Outcome | Safer, well-structured markets, enhanced urbanisation, improved traffic flow |