29/10/2025
Who is Ajou Mareng- Newly appointed GPOC , SH- for Transport
Ajou Mareng, born on December 31, 1992, graduated from Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda with a Bachelor ’s degree in commerce. He also has a diploma in Journalism.
Previously, he worked as a senior correspondent in the presidential press unit for four years and later served as the Deputy Press Secretary in the Office of the President of the Republic.
Prior that. He worked in the organization of the First Lady, concerned for women and children as a program director, as well as in the ministry of finance and planning, taxation department in 2016.
Ajou Mareng started his career as a news anchor and talk show host at South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation and has received multiple awards and recognition for his work ethic and professionalism. His reporting during the negotiations of the Revitalized Peace Agreement in South Sudan has earned him a reputation as one of the most respected journalists in the country.
Ajou Mareng has extensive media training in public relations, effective communication, and media strategies, with sessions in the United States, China, TĂĽrkiye, South Africa, Japan, and Uganda. He trained with prominent organizations such as CGTN in China, StarTimes, SABC in South Africa, and NTV Uganda.
Ajou Mareng has long utilized his media to connect South Sudan with J1 and vice versa. He collaborated with former Press Secretary Ateny Wek Ateny to establish the current structure of the Presidential Press Unit.
Ajou Mareng's personal qualities are as remarkable as his professional achievements. His charisma, graciousness, and humor make him an outstanding journalist. He is capable of connecting with both South Sudanese citizens and foreign dignitaries on a personal level.
In discussing his career, Ajou Mareng expressed profound gratitude for the opportunities that have shaped him. He feels well-equipped with vast knowledge and experience to execute any task in public service, citing that his political awareness and ideological orientation is more focused