President William Ruto has left the country for an official visit to South Sudan where he is scheduled to hold talks with his host Salva Kiir.
Ruto who departed Wednesday morning was seen off at the airport by his Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo.
Others were Chief of Defence Forces Charles Kahariri, Inspector General Douglas Kanja and other senior security officials.
He is accompanied by top state officials.
The visit, according to State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed is aimed at consolidating the South Sudanese political transition through the Tumaini Peace Consensus.
It follows President Kiir’s trip to Nairobi on August 27 for the launch of Kenya’s African Union Commission candidacy.
During that visit, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to shared growth, regional cooperation, and sustainable development.
“The Tumaini initiative, proposed by Kiir and supported by Kenya and several development partners, represents a progressive model for inclusive peace-building,” Hussein said in the statement.
Over the past six months, the initiative has evolved through intensive dialogue with key South Sudannese stakeholders, establishing a foundation for lasting peace in the region.
He added that the two will discuss about the strategic regional infrastructure projects, including the LAPSSET Corridor.
“This transformative project aims to boost trade by providing seamless connectivity between South Sudan and the Indian Ocean,” he stated.
Completion of essential road links between the two countries is expected to improve connectivity, reduce costs, and stimulate local economies, aligning with the vision of a prosperous and interconnected East Africa.
Additionally, the two leaders will discuss matters related to the African Union.
During the August 27 launch of Kenya’s African Union Commission Chairmanship candidacy, Kiir voiced his support for Kenya’s candidate, underscoring the collaborative spirit between Kenya and South Sudan within the African Union framework.
