Speaker of South Sudan evacuated to Nairobi after collapsing
Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) of South Sudan, Jemma Nunu Kumba, is in Nairobi, Kenya, for medical treatment.
Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) of South Sudan, Jemma Nunu Kumba, is in Nairobi, Kenya, for medical treatment.
This was confirmed by the Office of the Speaker after there were widespread social media reports alleging that she collapsed in her office and was urgently evacuated abroad.
In an official statement issued on February 25 by the Speaker’s Office, they described the circulating rumours as false and misleading, clarifying that the visit to Nairobi was a planned medical trip as part of the Speaker’s routine health management.
”We wish to clarify that the Rt. Hon. Speaker is currently in Nairobi for a medical check-up. This is a standard health practice, not an emergency,” the statement read.
The Office emphasised that Speaker Nunu Kumba was in good health and remained in high spirits. She is expected to resume her official duties upon completion of the medical visit.
Reports indicate that the misinformation triggered widespread public concern and fuelled speculation over the stability and functioning of South Sudan’s legislative leadership.
In South Sudan, the parliament is a crucial component of the 2018 peace agreement, which aims to end the civil war and rebuild trust.
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The Speaker’s Office, therefore, warned that spreading unverified information about the health of national leaders could undermine institutional confidence and create unnecessary panic.
”Irresponsible reporting and politically charged insinuations not only mislead the public but also risk undermining confidence in national institutions,” they added.
The Office thanked the public for their concern and urged caution and verification before sharing news about officials’ health.
This incident comes two weeks after the government disputed rumours that Jonglei State Governor Riek Gai Kok had died while receiving treatment in Nairobi.
The government, through the Press Secretary in the Office of the Governor, Manath Gany Lual, issued an official statement dismissing the claims as false.
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