Eng. Kenyatta Benjamin Warile
Advisor
Biography
Introduction
Engineer Kenyatta Benjamin Warile (often spelled Kenyatta Warilli) is a prominent South Sudanese civil engineer and infrastructure executive. He served as the long-standing Executive Director of the South Sudan Roads Authority (SSRA) before transitioning to a technical advisory role within the national ministry.
Professional Background
* Early Career: Worked as a Project Manager for EYAT Roads & Bridges Co. from September 2010 to December 2011.
* South Sudan Roads Authority (SSRA): Led the SSRA as Executive Director from July 2012 until August 2025. He oversaw national road transport planning, development, and regional transport institutional ties.
* Ministry Reassignment: Appointed as Technical Advisor in the Ministry of Roads and Bridges by presidential decree in August 2025.
Key Projects and Public Stance
* Juba Bridge Assessment: Publicly managed critical infrastructure challenges. This included estimating rehabilitation costs and detailing structural issues for the vital Juba Bridge crossing.
* Highway Expansions: Instrumental in pushing for upgraded lane designs on key national economic corridors, including expansions on the Juba-Nimule highway.
* Regional Integration: Engaged in cooperative capacity-building frameworks with neighboring transport agencies to boost local technical expertise.
Related News & Speeches
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Minister Launches National Road Safety Campaign
The Minister of Roads and Bridges has launched a nationwide road safety awareness campaign aimed at reducing traffic fatalities by 30% over the next three years.
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Temporary Diversion Road Opened Ahead of Kapuri Bridge Rehabilitation
The National Ministry of Roads and Bridges has opened a temporary bypass road off the damaged Kapuri Bridge in Juba County to maintain traffic flow during vital rehabilitation works.
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Ministerial Address at Infrastructure Summit 2025
Full text of the Minister's keynote address at the East African Infrastructure Summit, outlining the Ministry's five-year strategic plan.