Pujehun

Karmoh Lahai, a grassroots football coach from Pujehun, has become a national sensation for his unconventional methods and unshakable passion for the game. Known for coaching in the Mende language, jogging around the pitch during matches, and wearing eccentric attire, Lahai has captured the imagination of Sierra Leoneans and emerged as a symbol of ‘radical inclusion’.

An internal dispute during the All People’s Congress (APC) Constituency 100 lower-level election in Pujehun Town has reportedly ended in a deadly road accident, leaving one Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) officer dead and several others seriously injured. The accident occurred on Tuesday night, September 15, when an RSLAF vehicle attached to the [...] The post How APC Constituency 100 Election Dispute Led to Deadly Pujehun Military Vehicle Crash appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A vehicle belonging to the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), attached to the 14th Infantry Battalion, has been involved in a serious road accident in Pujehun Town, leaving one military officer dead and several security personnel injured. The incident reportedly occurred near the Pujehun Centre Mosque, opposite the FOCUS1000 office, where the military [...] The post One Dead as Sierra Leone Military Vehicle Summersaults in Pujehun Town appeared first on Sierraloaded.

A military officer identified as Kamanda has died at the Pujehun Government Hospital following a serious road accident involving an RSLAF vehicle in Pujehun District. The vehicle, attached to the 14th Infantry Battalion and bearing registration number CO14 BAN 72SL57, overturned near the Pujehun Central Mosque, opposite the FOCUS1000 office. The incident occurred as security [...]

The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED) has advanced its participatory Chiefdom Development Planning exercise with a pre-engagement meeting for stakeholders of Sorogbema Chiefdom, held in Jendema, Pujehun District. In her statement, Minister Kenyeh Barlay stressed the importance of developing a Chiefdom Development Plan that is genuinely owned by the people and reflects their [...] The post MoPED Extends Participatory Chiefdom Development Planning Exercise in Sorogbema Chiefdom appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has held a Change of Command ceremony at the 14th Infantry Battalion, Maple Leaf Barracks in Pujehun District, formally transferring leadership from outgoing Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Alice Korie Sesay to incoming commander Lieutenant Colonel Samura. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, brought together senior [...] The post RSLAF Appoints New Commander for 14th Infantry Battalion appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Concerns have been raised by members of the public over the alleged involvement of a serving nurse, Eleanor Fanta Fofanah, in active partisan political activities while performing her duties at the Malema 1 Community in Sorogbema Chiefdom, Pujehun District. According to concerns raised by some community members, Nurse Fofanah is allegedly actively involved in political [...] The post Public Raises Concern Over Alleged Political Activities of Nurse in Pujehun District appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Former Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) Member of Parliament for Pujehun District, Hon. Sidie Mohamed Tunis, has called for an urgent investigation into circumstances surrounding an alleged 2023 United States visa application reportedly made in his name and that of a person described as his Executive Assistant. The [...] The post Sidie Tunis Calls for Urgent Probe into Alleged US Visa Fraud Using His Name first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

WESOFOD-SL has, on Saturday, 5th September 2026, successfully rolled out refresher intergenerational dialogue sessions in Pujehun District. The sessions brought together youths from mentorship networks, community leaders, and district stakeholders. The primary purpose of the activity was to review progress since last year’s training: what has been achieved, what remains outstanding, and how stakeholders can [...] The post WESOFOD-SL Rolls Out Refresher Intergenerational Dialogue Sessions in Pujehun appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Green Scenery Sierra Leone, with funding support from Protection International, has conducted a one-day community engagement with beneficiaries of its Strengthening Legal Literacy and Collective Protection for Environmental Rights Defenders in Sierra Leone project. The engagement, held at the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation office in Pujehun Town, brought together representatives of the Malen [...] The post Green Scenery Engages Land-Affected Communities in Pujehun on Environmental Rights appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The leader of the Liberation People’s Party (LPP), Pastor Mohamed Samuel Kamara, on Thursday, 3rd September 2026, paid an official visit to Pujehun District as part of efforts to introduce the party to citizens and explain its vision, principles and political agenda. The official engagement, which took place at Pujehun Court Barry in Pujehun Town, [...] The post LPP Leader Pays Official Visit to Pujehun, Unveils Vision of Newly Formed Political Party appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Pujehun District Council has announced plans to intensify enforcement of its revenue laws against Socfin Agricultural Company, including the payment of evacuation fees and other statutory obligations owed to the council. The announcement was made during the 35th Ordinary Rotational Council Monthly Meeting of the Fifth Council of Pujehun District, where Chairman Foday Kandeh [...] The post Pujehun Council Warns Socfin Over Unpaid Evacuation Fees appeared first on Sierraloaded.

SLPP Member of Parliament for Pujehun District and former Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hon. Sidie Mohamed Tunis, has reportedly called for an investigation into an alleged visa fraud involving his name and a person he says he has never employed. Tunis told the Global Times that the United States Embassy in Freetown informed him [...] The post SLPP MP Sidie Tunis Linked to Alleged U.S. Visa Fraud, Demands Investigation appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Freetown – Hon. Sidie Mohamed Tunis, the SLPP Member of Parliament for Pujehun District (Constituency 101) and former Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, has called for a full investigation into an alleged visa fraud involving the unauthorised use of his name. The development follows notification from the US Embassy in Freetown that Hon. Tunis is [...]

SLPP Member of Parliament for Pujehun District and former Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hon. Sidie Mohamed Tunis, has strongly denied any involvement in what he describes as “visa fraud” after reports surfaced that his name was used to facilitate travel documents for an individual he claims never to have met.

Key stakeholders in Pujehun District have intensified efforts to promote road safety and reduce road crashes through a sensitisation engagement targeting motorbike riders, owners and other road users. The engagement, held at the BRU Office in Pujehun Town, brought together BRU Chairman Mr Bockarie Mansaray, Road Safety Commander Mr Alfred Senesie, DTO Pujehun Division DSP [...] The post Pujehun Stakeholders Intensify Road Safety Sensitisation, Urge Motorbike Riders to Prioritise Life appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Radical Inclusion Movement (RIM) has officially concluded its free Summer School programme in Pujehun Town and Sahn Town, Malen Chiefdom, Pujehun District, after weeks of academic activities aimed at keeping senior secondary school pupils engaged in learning during the long vacation. The closing ceremonies brought together pupils, organisers, teachers and community stakeholders to celebrate [...] The post RIM Concludes Free Summer School, Rewards Top-Performing Pupils in Pujehun appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The United Team Sierra Leone (U Team SL) has formally signed a sub-grant award agreement with the Agency for Integrated Development Sierra Leone (AID-SL) under the European Union co-funded INSPIRE Programme, following the successful evaluation of the organisation’s project proposal. The proposal, titled “Inclusive Networks Supporting Peaceful Information and Responsible Engagement (INSPIRE),” will support U [...] The post U Team SL Signs EU-Co-Funded INSPIRE Grant Agreement for Pujehun Peacebuilding Project appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Hon. Hawa Akpajie Kallon has continued her developmental initiatives in her constituency by supporting the first-ever summer school programme in Gendema Town, Sorogbema Chiefdom, Pujehun District. The initiative is aimed at providing pupils with additional academic support during the school holiday period and preparing them for the new academic year. Speaking during the programme, the [...] The post Hon. Hawa Kallon Boosts Education With First-Ever Summer School in Gendema appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Member of Parliament Mariama Zombo has been recognised among Sierra Leone’s 50 Most Influential Women, highlighting her work on legislation, women’s empowerment and child protection. Zombo, who represents Pujehun District in Parliament, received the recognition at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown, according to the information provided for the award. Parliament’s official profile confirms that [...] The post MP Mariama Zombo Honoured Among Sierra Leone’s 50 Most Influential Women appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Honourable Member of Parliament Hawa Akpajie Kallon has responded to the plight of flood victims in Soliama Town and surrounding communities in Sorogbema Chiefdom, Pujehun District, providing relief items as an immediate intervention following severe flooding that has displaced residents and destroyed homes and other properties. The flooding has reportedly left more than 126 people [...] The post Hawa Akpajie Kallon Supports Flood Victims of Soliama Town and Surrounding appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Field staff of Transform Sierra Leone have held an inception meeting with stakeholders and community members in Madina, Makpele Chiefdom, Pujehun District, as part of efforts to strengthen community engagement on water, sanitation, hygiene and environmental conservation. The meeting brought together community members and key stakeholders to discuss planned interventions and the role of residents [...] The post Transform Sierra Leone Engages Madina Community on WASH, Environmental Conservation appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) in Pujehun District has conducted a refresher training for members of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Committee to strengthen the prevention, reporting and handling of misconduct and other incidents affecting learners in schools. The training, held at the District Library in Pujehun Town, brought together education [...] The post MBSSE Steps Up Child Protection Drive Across Pujehun Schools appeared first on Sierraloaded.