The Kenyan government is demanding answers from South Sudan regarding the prolonged detention of a Kenyan citizen, Timothy Maina Nderi, who has allegedly been under house arrest for over eight months without judicial charges. Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei raised the issue with South Sudan's Deputy Head of Mission, Ambassador Barnaba Bol Nyuol, on Tuesday, July 7.

• Kenyan citizen Timothy Maina Nderi detained for over eight months without charges.
• Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei of the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is leading the diplomatic push.
• Kenyan embassy officials have been denied consular access to Mr. Nderi.
• Kenya also raised concerns about the security of Kenyan truck drivers in South Sudan.