South Sudan: Kenya Recognises Independent South Sudan

President Mwai Kibaki on Saturday declared that Kenya fully recognises the new Republic of South Sudan, as a fully sovereign state in line with international law.

"We therefore welcome, and fully embrace the new republic and its leadership, and look forward to working closely with her both at bilateral level as a neighbour and also within the frame work of the various regional and multilateral structures," said President Kibaki.

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