Kenya not fueling Sudan war, solely acting as mediator - Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura

Kenya not fueling Sudan war, solely acting as mediator - Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura during a past address. PHOTO | COURTESY

Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura has come out to dispel reports that Kenya is involved as an architect in the Sudan war.

Speaking to the press on Monday, Mwaura clarified that Kenya is only involved in the war from a diplomatic standpoint, acting as a mediator between warring factions in Sudan to achieve a ceasefire.

He added that Kenya’s peacekeeping and conflict resolution is informed by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) process, chaired and initiated by President William Ruto to bring together the warring factions, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

“Kenya has facilitated the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement and has supported Sudan’s democratic transition since 2019 through African Union (AU) and IGAD mediation,” he stated.

“President Ruto has been engaged in active diplomacy and has led IGAD peace efforts, chairing the IGAD quartet and hosting Burhan and Hemedti to push for dialogue and a ceasefire.”

Mwaura added that Kenya is solely advocating for peace resolution and prioritizing dialogue and has pledged USD 2 million (Ksh.258.4 million) in humanitarian support for the crisis in Sudan.

Kenya has also called for regional and international co-operation under the African Union (AU), IGAD and the United Nations to support the Sudan peace process.

“Kenya remains committed to its diplomatic and humanitarian support and aid. Kenya affirms diplomatic and technical support, the hosting of refugees and provision of a safe space for dialogue, leveraging on its historical peace building in the region”, added Mwaura.

The Spokesperson added that Kenya’s position in the war will remain the same, adding that any changes will be communicated and misinformation should not be encouraged on the matter.

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