Kenya’s President William Ruto has departed for Juba, South Sudan, for a peacemaking initiative seeking to end the country’s unending perennial conflicts that have disrupted rebuilding efforts. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed on Wednesday said the head of State was expected to meet President Salva Kiir to establish the foundation for long-lasting peace brokered through the Tumaini initiative. This transformative project aims to boost trade by providing seamless connectivity between South Sudan and the Indian Ocean,” read the statement from State House. The visit comes after President Ruto on Tuesday held a meeting with South Sudanese opposition parties' representatives to the Tumaini Initiative who confirmed their readiness to sign the Tumaini Consensus following the negotiations. Kenya has been mediating the talks between warring factions in South Sudan.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 06, 2024 14:56 UTC