By AGGREY MUTAMBOMore by this AuthorKenya and its peers in the eastern Africa region are resisting imposing sanctions on South Sudan because it could damage the legitimacy of mediators involved. "Obviously, the President is disappointed at the slow pace of progress in the peace process in South Sudan. "We assess that the Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan is no longer inclusive. "To that end, the United States will condemn any unilateral effort of the current Government of South Sudan to extend its power through sham elections, the legislature, or continued military offensives." "Part of the blame goes to the United States, which has actually been quite a real obstacle towards achieving a peaceful settlement in South Sudan."

Source: Daily Nation May 14, 2018 17:37 UTC