Following the outbreak of conflict in South Sudan in 2016, The National Salvation Front (NAS), a rebel faction led by Thomas Cirillo, has been causing havoc in the area, killing tens of people and displacing hundred others.

The successive Commissioners of Lainya County (in chronological order of their time in office, Samuel Suba, Colonel Vincent Kujo Lobung, Tereka Sadaraka, Huda Mika Laila, Stephen Yatta and Emmanuel Khamis Richard, were all appointed officials by the President of South Sudan on recommendation of the state governor.

During the control of Lainya by Sudanese government thousands of Improvised explosive devices or IED where planted all around the roads, village paths and farmlands.

The war went on for more than 20 years, including the use of Russian-made combat helicopters and military cargo planes which were used as bombers to devastating effect on villages and tribal rebels alike.

The lack of investment during this time, particularly in the south, meant a generation lost access to basic health services, education, and jobs.

Therefore, even three years after the end of the war, the people's lives are threatened by the innumerable neglected landmines and unexploded bombshells that remain hidden.

Loka round have been destroyed by guns and deforestation has been carried out illegally, due to the lack of control when the region was under SPLA/M rebels and Sudanese soldiers.

Earlier in 2007-09 the notorious Lord Resistance Army known as LRA has extend their operation into the area causing thousands of civilians to flee their homes for safety.

Visitors come to the market for unusual items that cannot be found in conventional supermarkets and shopping centres across other counties in Central Equatoria.

Lainya is only served by extensive private buses, taxis; motorcycles, trucks and Lorries currently operated along the Juba-Yei road.

Pupils learn under mango trees, because the region requires much development due to the devastation by the SPLA/M - South Sudan People's Liberation Army/ Movement and NCP.