This episode of the Spark It Podcast dives deep into the shocking fall of Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel. In a rapid series of presidential decrees, President Salva Kiir Mayardit removed, relieved, demoted, and dismissed Bol Mel from every position of power: Vice President for the Economic Cluster, Deputy Chairman of the SPLM, National Security Service, and even his rank as a full military General. We explore why Bol Mel rose so quickly — and why his fall was even faster. We explore loyalty, political immaturity, corruption allegations, Kiir’s power consolidation, internal SPLM dynamics, and what this fallout means for South Sudan’s future, business climate, and stability. Tune in to understand what really happened — and what comes next.

In this episode of The Spark It Podcast, we sit down with King George, the visionary, founder, and host of the Chill Talk Podcast, the most popular podcast in South Sudan. From growing up as a refugee in Uganda to becoming one of East Africa’s top podcast hosts, George shares his journey of resilience, creativity, and purpose. He opens up about starting from scratch, the power of consistency, and how he built a platform that amplifies South Sudanese voices and stories. Tune in for motivation, laughter, and powerful lessons on growth and community.

Following the passing of Raila Odinga, political analyst Emmanuel Taban examines how Kenya’s democracy icon shaped multi-party politics, constitutional reform in 2010, and a culture of peaceful protest. We revisit Raila’s calming “handshake” politics, including the recent broad-based arrangement with President William Ruto, and debate online reactions, kingpin dynamics, and ODM’s future leadership, from Edwin Sifuna to Babu Owino. The conversation weighs whether his absence strengthens citizen-led opposition after the 2024 Gen Z protests, and how it could reshape nominations, by-elections, and the 2027 race. Tune in to learn how Raila showed that change doesn’t require the presidency but that consistency, credibility, and country-first leadership can still move nations.