Kenya committed to engaging warring parties in Sudan – Ruto

President William Ruto has said Kenya will remain committed to engaging warring parties in the Sudan conflict.

Speaking at State House, Nairobi, the President indicated his willingness to offer any support towards a lasting solution.

"Kenya remains committed to the urgent cessation of hostilities in Sudan. We are ready to engage all the parties and offer any support towards a lasting solution," Ruto said.

The Head of state spoke after hosting Yousif Izzat in State House, Nairobi.

Izzat is the special envoy of General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of the Rapid Support Forces.

For nearly seven weeks, fighting between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has gripped Khartoum and the western region of Darfur, despite repeated efforts to broker a humanitarian ceasefire.

The United Nations has said at least 1.2 million people have been displaced within Sudan and more than 425,000 have fled abroad.

Some 25 million people more than half of Sudan’s population are now in need of aid and protection, according to the UN.