South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi Closed over Rent Arrears: "Until Govt Intervenes"

Ottawa shuts the doors of embassy in South Sudan without explanation

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S. Sudan embassy cites power outage, denies rent-arrears closure

The Embassy of South Sudan in Nairobi says a localized power outage caused by a sudden electrical surge has disrupted some of its consular and administrative services, denying reports that the Mission was closed over rent arrears. In a press release issued Thursday, August 13, posted on its Facebook page, the Embassy said the Mission “remains fully open and operational” despite the temporary disruption. The Embassy said the power outage has affe…

South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi Closed After Four Months of Unpaid Rent – Axadle

by Diana ImaneneWednesday August 12, 2026 President William Ruto with South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. PHOTO/ William Ruto. Twitter South Sudan’s diplomatic mission in Nairobi has shut its doors after reportedly falling four months behind on rent, leaving South Sudanese residents in Kenya temporarily unable to access consular services. […]

South Sudan embassy in Nairobi closed over unpaid rent

The South Sudan Embassy in Kenya has been forced to close its doors after the government accumulated unpaid rent, leaving citizens unable to access consular services

Rent Crisis: South Sudan Embassy In Nairobi Closed 'Until Gov't Intervenes'

By Spy Uganda South Sudan’s diplomatic presence in Kenya has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after its embassy in Nairobi was closed over alleged unpaid rent, leaving citizens seeking consular services unable to access the mission. The embassy, located in Nairobi’s Kilimani neighbourhood, was reportedly shut on Tuesday, August 11, after the government fell at…

South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi closed over rent arrears: "Until govt intervenes"

South Sudan's Nairobi embassy closed due to unpaid rent, affecting processing services and damaging the nation's image abroad amidst ongoing fiscal crises.