South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Monday, April 3, unveiled a bag of goodies for the residents of Siliboi Village in Baringo county 30 years after he narrowly escaped a plane crash in the area.
President Kiir, through his Minister for Presidential Affairs Minister Barnaba Benjamin, vowed to upgrade the Torongo Health Center into a Level 5 hospital.
The announcement was made by Eldama Ravine Member of Parliament (MP) Musa Sirma who received the delegation from South Sudan.
The MP formally presented a passport book and personal documents belonging to President Kiir to Benjamin and the president's son, Kiir Mayaden.
Mayden also received armlets for the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement (SPLM) belonging to his father.
On his part, the Minister explained that the gesture was a sign of gratitude to locals who saved the life of the Head of State.
"We have seen where our president, when he was the Chief of Staff of all the armed forces was helped. Kenya has always stood with the people of South Sudan," he stated.
The delegation which included South Sudan Ambassador in Kenya John Mout and Environment Minister Josephen Naphon proceeded to the crash site where they planted a tree.
On the other hand, Sirma was joined by Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkong'a, and Baringo Deputy Governor Felix Maiyo who were also present.
In 1993, Kiir and four other passengers took a flight from Wilson Airport headed to Kamoa, South Sudan when the plane developed mechanical problems.
The aircraft descended from 25,000 feet before crashing in Baringo. One person died.
