President William Ruto on Saturday issued a directive for more foodstuffs to be donated to the troubled South Sudan.
The president said the move is in response to the escalation of hostilities between the warring factions in the Upper Nile and Jonglei States where families, especially women and children, are in dire need of water, food, shelter and medical aid.
"Conscious of the resulting humanitarian situation and in the spirit of good neighbourliness and ethos of this season, I have directed that a shipment of foodstuff and essential medical supplies be immediately be airlifted to Upper Nile and Jonglei States," Ruto said in a statement on Saturday.
This is the second time Kenya is sending food and medical aid to South Sudan following a similar donation on November 25.
Renewed fighting between rival soldiers in the two States have led to insecurity, violence and displacement of hundreds of families.
Meanwhile, Ruto has called on the international community to intervene and help end the growing instability in South Sudan.
The President said escalation of the conflict is threatening hopes of implementing the Revitilised Agreement for the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS).
"As a neighbour and grantor of the South Sudan Peace process, I, on behalf of Kenya, bring these concerning developments to the attention of the wider international community and call for a focus and immediate intervention geared towards de-escalation, peaceful resolution and coexistence among the parties involved," Ruto said.
South Sudanese government troops and rival forces known officially as the Sudan People’s Liberation Army In Opposition have been fighting for supremacy in the two regions.
There were high hopes for peace and stability following the signing of the R-ARCSS but hostilities have worsened in the recent times.
Ruto said he spoke to President Salva Kiir on Saturday and asked him to engage all involved parties with the aim of saving the country from the brink and steer the country back to the path of peace as envisioned under the R-ARCSS.
"I further urged H.E General Salva Kiir Mayardit to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the affected communities."
