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Ruto meets South Sudan clergy after First Vice President ousted

By Denis Omondi | Nov. 18, 2025
President William Ruto poses for a photo with the South Sudan Council of Churches members at State House, Nairobi, on November 18, 2025. [William Ruto, X]

President William Ruto on Tuesday, November 18, met South Sudan clergy at State House Nairobi as the nation reels from the surprise dismissal of First Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel.

The meeting signals Kenya's push to support peace and stability ahead of the December 2026 general elections.

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