Former senior government official and petroleum technocrat Mayen Wol Jong has reportedly died in Nairobi, Kenya, where he had been receiving medical treatment after falling ill.
Multiple media sources confirmed on Monday afternoon that Mayen had passed away.
However, his family had not issued an official statement by the time of publication, and further details surrounding his death were not immediately available.
Mayen Wol Jong was a respected public servant who held several senior positions in South Sudan’s government throughout his career.
He served as Chief Administrator in the Office of the President, Undersecretary in the Ministry of Petroleum, and later as a Technical Adviser in the same ministry, where he played a role in supporting the country’s oil sector.
Colleagues and associates described him as an experienced administrator whose work contributed to the development and management of South Sudan’s petroleum industry during critical periods of the country’s state-building process.
His reported death is expected to be met with tributes from government officials, former colleagues and members of the public who worked alongside him over the years.
The family is expected to announce funeral and burial arrangements in the coming days.
This is a developing story. Standard Zone News will update this report as more information becomes available, including any official statement from the family.
