- President Ruto held talks with South Sudan’s Salva Kiir regarding Machar’s detention.
- He consulted Uganda’s Museveni and Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed on the crisis
- A special envoy will be sent to Juba to mediate and help restore stability.
President William Ruto has taken a diplomatic approach to addressing the escalating tensions in South Sudan, following the detention of opposition leader Riek Machar.
Speaking on Thursday, March 27, 2025, Ruto confirmed that he engaged South Sudanese President Salva Kiir in a phone call to understand the situation and explore peaceful solutions.
Regional Leaders Join the Discussion
Ruto further consulted with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to discuss the broader implications of the crisis and emphasize the need for a coordinated regional response to prevent further instability.
Kenya to Deploy Special Envoy to Juba
To reinforce these diplomatic efforts, Ruto announced that he will be dispatching a special envoy to Juba to engage key stakeholders, assess the situation firsthand, and work towards a peaceful resolution while ensuring that diplomatic dialogue remains open.
