{"id":70170,"date":"2026-10-10T16:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T16:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=70170"},"modified":"2026-11-02T09:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T09:15:09","slug":"president-kiir-briefs-government-officials-on-kenya-and-south-africa-diplomatic-tour-as-december-elections-approaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=70170","title":{"rendered":"President Kiir Briefs Government Officials on Kenya and South Africa Diplomatic Tour as December Elections Approaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\np.has-drop-cap:first-letter {\n    font-size: 3.2em !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n    float: left !important;\n    line-height: 0.85 !important;\n    margin-right: 10px !important;\n    margin-top: 3px !important;\n    margin-bottom: -2px !important;\n    color: #DC2626 !important;\n    font-family: \"Georgia\", \"Times New Roman\", serif !important;\n    text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<figure style=\"margin:0 0 25px 0;padding:0;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/op.gov.ss\/storage\/news\/fb916a24-70e8-48e7-8d3d-abf970755b6d.webp\" alt=\"President Kiir Briefs Government Officials on Kenya and South Africa Diplomatic Tour as - South Sudan - Office of the President\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;max-width:800px;border-radius:8px;display:block;margin:0 auto;\" \/>\n    <figcaption style=\"text-align:center;color:#6B7280;font-size:13px;margin-top:8px;font-style:italic;\">President Kiir Briefs Government Officials on Kenya and South Africa Diplomatic Tour as \u2014 Official image from the Office of the President, Republic of South Sudan, as published via op.gov.ss and republished by Juba Global News Network, your trusted source for news from South Sudan and the East African region.<\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">JUBA, October 10, 2026 &mdash; His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Saturday briefed an expanded caretaker government meeting on his recent diplomatic visits to Kenya and South Africa, reaffirming the government&rsquo;s commitment to holding general elections in December. The meeting brought together Presidential Advisors and Envoys, Caretaker Ministers, and senior security officials to review the outcomes of the visits, strengthen coordination and discuss preparations for the country&rsquo;s political transition.<\/p>\r\n<p><span>President Kiir described the engagements as successful, saying his discussions with President William Ruto in Nairobi covered bilateral cooperation and South Sudan&rsquo;s electoral preparations. He reported that Kenya had expressed readiness to support South Sudan as it advances towards elections.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span>On his visit to Pretoria, the President highlighted South Africa&rsquo;s longstanding friendship with South Sudan and President Cyril Ramaphosa&rsquo;s readiness to support the electoral process. He also conveyed President Ramaphosa&rsquo;s recognition of South Sudan&rsquo;s voice and influence in regional affairs, underscoring the importance of continued cooperation and mutual support.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span>The expanded cabinet welcomed the diplomatic engagements and the support secured from both countries. The meeting also reviewed progress towards concluding inter-party dialogue on election-related matters and preparations by security institutions to safeguard the electoral period.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span>President Kiir further reiterated his directive requiring holders of constitutional offices to obtain permission before travelling, emphasizing accountability and continuity in the conduct of government business.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span>The Minister of Information reaffirmed that the government remains committed to conducting general elections in December, in line with its stated timetable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span>With the vote approaching, regional support adds momentum to the government&rsquo;s commitment to the December elections, with continued dialogue and coordinated electoral preparations remaining central to efforts towards a peaceful and democratic transition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><em>This article is based on official sources. 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