Presidents Kiir and Ruto Direct Mediation Teams to Resolve Outstanding Issues for Tumaini Initiative, Paving Way for Regional Stability

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  President Kiir of South Sudan Hosting President Ruto of Kenya in J1.  President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan and Kenya’s President Dr. William Ruto have instructed their respective mediation teams to resolve any remaining issues under the Tumaini Initiative within a two-week timeframe, ahead of a final signing. This directive follows a high-level meeting in Juba, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to regional stability and strengthening bilateral ties. Kenya's National Security Advisor, Dr. Monica Juma, highlighted that the two leaders agreed to secure regional support for the Tumaini Initiative. They encouraged IGAD to mobilize resources and secure backing from the TROIKA countries to ensure the initiative's full implementation. Additionally, a key project discussed was the construction of an 11-kilometer road connecting Nadapal and Nakodok, intended to facilitate trade and movement between the nations. South Sudan’s Minister of Presidential Affairs,

THE PRESIDENCY CALLS ON POLITICAL PARTIES TO UNIFY THEIR POSITION TO PASS THE BUDGET



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The Presidency in a meeting chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardiit has appealed to the political parties to unify their position in regards to passing the National Budget, currently before the Parliament.


Heads of all the political parties in government attended the meeting. 


The meeting  was to discuss the national budget, and particularly the issue of the deficits.


Presidential Affairs Minister Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin says the country's top leadership is committed to a budget that satisfies the salary scale of the civil servants, military and the organized forces.


"The meeting explored ways to diversify revenue collection in regards to oil production, as the government looks forward to solving some of the problems, like strengthening our pounds so that the salaries given to civil servants, military and organized forces can be a living wage that a family can afford to have dinner at the table", Marial said.


During the meeting, leaders of the political parties agreed to talk to their Parliamentary Caucuses to unify their position in passing the national budget.

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