President William Ruto has joined Catholic Pope Francis in urging for urgent peace talks to address violence in several global regions. Photo The National"We are encouraged by the progress of the Tumaini Initiative, co-sponsored by the Sant’ Egidio Catholic Community in Rome, Italy, and the government of Kenya, in bringing lasting peace to South Sudan," stated President Ruto. Ruto expressed optimism that the ongoing conflicts in Sudan and Congo would be quelled through the concerted efforts of various heads of state committed to fostering peace and ending hostilities. Last April, he took personal initiative to address the Sudan conflict, pledging Kenya's commitment to restoring peace. Kenya has a distinguished history of effectively facilitating peace talks and resolving political conflicts.
