| 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]
The name Yei was derived from the word yii in Kaliko language, meaning "water." [4]
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]
In Western Equatoria, the river flows through Mundiri west, Lakes State, and Unity State. [9]
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]