Kiir also named Baba Medan Konyi as the Second Deputy Secretary General, tasked with overseeing administration and finance.
The appointments, announced in a Republican Decree read on South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation Friday, come as the SPLM seeks to reorganise its internal structure ahead of the December 2026 elections.
Lagole, now responsible for the party’s day-to-day operations, steps into a critical role as the SPLM navigates its role in the nation’s transitional political process.
Konyi’s position will focus on managing the party’s administrative and financial affairs, a role that could influence the SPLM’s resource allocation and organisational strategy.
