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Talks underway for release of Kenyan pilots held hostage in South Sudan

Cleland Leshore said he would hold talks with South Sudan's Minister for Transport for a way forward in securing the release of the pilots. [Photo: Courtesy]

Kenya's ambassador to South Sudan will today meet the country's government officials in efforts to free Kenyan pilots captured on January 9.

Cleland Leshore said he would hold talks with South Sudan's Minister for Transport John Luk in Juba to chart a forward in securing the release of the pilots.

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