Juba County outlaws waste dumping in front of shops and along roadsides, targets illegal structures

Caretaker Commissioner Moulana Kalisto Lado Faustino Nyigilo Wani has banned waste dumping in front of shops and along roadsides in Juba County, with violators facing fines of up to SSP 3. 5 million, while targeting illegal structures and unauthorized land demarcation under three new local orders issued on October 27, 2026. The orders, dated October 27, 2026, prohibit roadside waste dumping, require shop owners to maintain clean premises and meet specified construction standards, and impose penalties on individuals and companies involved in the illegal occupation or demarcation of public and reserved land. Under Local Order No. 15/2026, residents and business owners are required to keep their surroundings clean, dispose of waste at designated dumping sites and contribute to environmental beautification by planting trees.

“Nobody is allowed to dump Waste Materials and pour Liquitd Waste on the roads or in the middle of roads,” the order states. The order also specifically directs shop owners, particularly those operating along main roads and streets, to maintain clean premises. “All Shops owners must keep the front view of their Shops clean specially those ones opening to the main roads or streets,” it states. Heavy fines for waste dumping and poor sanitation The commissioner’s sanitation order establishes financial penalties for people who fail to comply with the cleanliness requirements. According to the order, individuals who fail to keep their residential environments clean or plant trees in front of their homes face fines of SSP 2. 5 million. Shop owners who fail to maintain clean premises, as well as individuals who litter or dump waste improperly, face fines of SSP 3. 5 million. The order further prohibits littering with plastic bags, bottles, cans and other waste…