This archive report was first published on 9 July 2019.
On July 8, 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta hosted a state dinner for the leadership of South Sudan and visiting delegates from Africa's youngest country, a meeting attended by Raila Odinga.
During the meeting, Uhuru Kenyatta said the moment had come for the patriotic men and women of Africa's youngest nation to secure their place in national, regional, continental, and global arenas.
"The leadership of South Sudan, across the entire spectrum, have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to forge for lasting peace that provides the internal stability and enabling environment for your country's take-off, both economically and socially," Uhuru told President Salva Kiir.
Just a day after the meeting, Uhuru Kenyatta appointed Kalonzo Musyoka as the South Sudan special envoy, a move seen as a furtherance of Kenya's efforts towards shared prosperity in the region.
With the 8th Anniversary of the independence of South Sudan just days away, Uhuru's appointment of Kalonzo Musyoka is seen as a significant development in the region.
