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,

Debate on 2023/2024 budget has been temporarily suspended because of the sacked finance minister by the parliament

File: John Agany, Chairperson for the parliamentary committee for information. 


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The Lawmakers has decided to temporarily suspend the debate on 2023/2024 fiscal year budget due to the recent changes in the Finance Ministry, spokesperson of the parliament said. 


Last week the Finance Minister Hon. Dier Tong Ngor was sacked and replaced immediately with Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol as the new finance minister by president Kiir. 


It can only be assumed that the removal of the former finance minister might be because of the Economic Challenges, which includes the devaluation of the local currency which resulted in runaway inflation


Dr. Bak Barnaba was an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Juba, university of Juba is one of the government owned university in the country. 


Parliamentary committee for information chairperson Mr. John Agany while speaking to the media said that, the tabling of the annual budget for third reading has been adjourned to allow the new finance minister to get acquainted with the annual budget. 


“We need to give the new minister time to look at the budget because he will have a last statement after the passing of the budget because the third reading is a critical stage. This is where a decision will be made, so the minister has been asked to acquaint himself with the budget and I think within these few days, it will be tabled,” John said. 


“The new minister has to acquaint himself with the report only. He needs to be informed about the report, and then of course he will be given the chance even though he is new. A minister, of course, you know is a policy maker and for this matter, the policy didn’t go with the former minister, it remains in the office, so the new minister needs to study it, make the last touches, and then he will make a statement.” John added. 

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