President William Ruto on Wednesday met South Sudan Presidential Special Envoy Tut Gatluak Manime at State House, Nairobi.
He reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to advancing regional peace and security as a foundation for shared prosperity in the region.
During the meeting, President Ruto said Kenya is ready to support the capacity building and institutional preparedness of South Sudan’s electoral agency ahead of the country’s elections scheduled for later this year.
President William Ruto meets South Sudan Presidential Special Envoy Tut Gatluak Manime, among other leaders, at State House, Nairobi, on January 28, 2026 / PCS
He noted that strengthening electoral institutions is key to ensuring credible and peaceful democratic processes.
The support, Ruto said, reflects a shared regional responsibility to promote stability, deepen democratic governance, and safeguard peace in South Sudan and the wider region.
Envoy Tut Gatluak delivered a special message from South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit, underscoring continued engagement between the two countries on peace, security, and political transition.
Also present at the meeting were South Sudan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Monday Semaya Kumba, and Tumaini Initiative Chief Mediator Lazarus Sumbeiywo.
President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on January 28, 2026 / PCS
President William Ruto meets South Sudan Presidential Special Envoy Tut Gatluak Manime, among other leaders, at State House, Nairobi, on January 28, 2026 / PCS
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