The foreign ministry in Nairobi says continued deployment of Kenyan troops in South Sudan is no longer tenable.

Kenya’s angrily-worded statement expresses dismay

at UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon’s decision to dismiss Lieutenant General Johnson Mogoa Kimani Ondieki as head of the UN peacekeeping force in South Sudan, UNMISS force.

It follows a UN special investigation finding lack of leadership in the force led to a chaotic and ineffective response during heavy fighting in the capital Juba in July.

UNMISS has about 16 000 troops deployed in South Sudan.

Kenya’s 1 000 men is one of the largest national components.

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