President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday voiced his concern over the suffering of citizens in war-torn South Sudan.
While expressing support for the recently-struck
peace deal between Salva Kiir and Riek Machar, Uhuru noted that it was extremely important for stability to return to the country.
“We are happy with the progress being made in the peace process in South Sudan but we are also very concerned with the suffering of the common people,” he stated.
The President spoke after meeting South African Vice-President David Mabuza, a special envoy to South Sudan, in Nairobi.
Uhuru was briefed on the progress of talks between the two parties, with the hope being that the peace agreement will last.
Vice-President turned rebel leader Riek Machar is set to become Kiir's Deputy yet again as part of the deal.
Some rebel groups have, however, rejected the agreement raising fears that it could be derailed entirely.
Mabuza had arrived from Juba, South Sudan's capital where he engaged various leaders.
In his meeting with Uhuru, it was also announced that resolutions to ease Visa restrictions on travel between Kenya and South Africa were being implemented.
“We are on course to resolve all issues concerning visa rules and making travel between Kenya and South Africa easy.
"We are in talks with the officials of the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government,” he stated.
An invitation was also extended to Uhuru by SA President Cyril Ramaphosa to undertake a state visit before early 2019 when South Africans go to the polls.
Mabuza was accompanied by South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya Koleka Anita Mqulwana.
