Kenya's President William Ruto has expressed concern about the fighting in neighboring South Sudan and airlifted a donation of food for those affected.
Upper Nile and Jonglei states in northern South Sudan are witnessing renewed fighting between rival armed militias.
The fighting has threatened the implementation of the 2018 peace deal between President Salva Kiir and his former rival, Riek Machar.
Ruto mentioned that he spoke to Kiir on Saturday and urged him to facilitate dialogue for all parties involved to stop the fighting.
Kenya also asked the international community to intervene and help with the growing instability in South Sudan.
"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.
The fighting has displaced thousands of people and left many in dire need of water, food, shelter, and medical aid.
This is the second time that Kenya has sent food and medical aid to South Sudan after a similar donation on November 25.
The larger East African region is facing its worst drought in decades, with some regions seeing five consecutive failed rainy seasons and others seeing below-average rainfall.
Kenya shares its northern border with South Sudan and plays a key role in mediating the implementation of the peace agreement in the country.
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