16/10/2026
PUBLIC DECLARATION OF INTENT
On 9, October 2026, I, Dr. Awel Majok Kuong formally declared my intent to contest for the SPLM ticket to represent Yirol East County, Constituency No. 7.
Who I Am;
I am Hon. Dr. Awel Majok Kuong. I left my medical profession to join politics during the liberation struggle.
I have served the SPLM and our people as:
- Member of the group of 24-Members and group 10-Members Committees formed by the late Dr. John Garang de Mabior
- Member of the SPLM Secretariat
- Delegate to the SPLM National Convention, 2008
- Former Member of the National Parliament, Deputy Chairperson of the Health Committee, Member of the SPLM Liberation Council, and former Deputy Speaker
Why I Am Contesting;
My candidacy is based on servant leadership. My priorities are:
1. Security as the foundation for development
2. Service delivery and land management
3. Health services
4. Youth and women empowerment
5. Infrastructure, including Yirol West-Shambe Road via Nyang and revitalization of Shambe Port
6. Upholding the legacy of the Late Majok Kuong
I believe our community needs a servant, not a general. I have no personal differences with anyone, and I am ready to work with all.
Appreciation;
I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my supporters and to all those who turned up on the day of my declaration at SPLM Plaza. Your presence, encouragement, and solidarity mean a great deal to me.
Following the declaration, I, on Wednesday, held a brief introductory meeting with local media houses to acknowledge the tremendous work they continue to do in informing, educating, and uniting our communities.
In particular, I sincerely appreciate the media houses that volunteered to provide live coverage of the event, including Muor-Ageer, Muor-Ajut, Athiei TV, Yirol East TV, Anyar-Jur Media, Nyin-Weng Media, Majuet-Dit Media, Ajac Machol Ajac and many others, for their professionalism, dedication, and voluntary service to the people of Yirol East and to democracy at large.
Thank you.
Dr. Awel Majok Kuong
Aspirant - Constituency No. 7, Yirol East County