Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to the South Sudan peace process, following a high-level meeting with the head of the ceasefire monitoring body.  During a meeting on Tuesday, August 5, with Major General Teshome Anagaw, the Chairperson of the Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring & Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), General Kahariri underscored Kenya's resolve to continue its vital peacekeeping role in the war-torn nation.

General Kahariri, speaking from Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, emphasized that Kenya's involvement goes beyond a military duty, calling it a "moral responsibility."  He stated that a peaceful and stable South Sudan is not merely a regional imperative but is crucial for the security and prosperity of all East African countries.

President William Ruto during the cadets commissioning parade at the Kenya Military Academy in Lanet on May 31, 2024.

PCS "Peace in South Sudan is not just a regional imperative.