Gov’t evacuates last group of Kenyans from volatile Juba

The last batch of Kenyans stranded in Juba, South Sudan are being evacuated Tuesday, July 19th.

According to government sources, at least 200 people will be airlifted by end of day, bringing the total number of Kenyans evacuated from the troubled state to 700.

The government further says it gave preference to women, children and people living with disabilities during the four day exercise.

The evacuation exercise begun over the weekend following relative calm that returned to juba, the capital city of South Sudan after the national airport was opened.

Tension still remains high in South Sudan though with sources indicating that Vice President Riek Machar has not been seen in Juba for days.

The international community has also called on the warring sides to adhere to a peace agreement they signed in April this year.