The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has dismissed claims made by Sudan’s SAF administration, shifting blame to Kenya for the tragic and ongoing conflict that has afflicted the country for over two years.
In a statement, the Ministry described the allegations as unfounded and reiterated that Kenya is solely interested in a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Sudan.
“While it is not in Kenya’s interest to engage in needless exchanges, especially on a matter so grievous and intractable, it is nonetheless incumbent to put the record straight and to urge people and nations of goodwill to disregard those tirades as baseless,” the Ministry stated.
The Musalia Mudavadi-led Ministry explained that, contrary to the accusations, Kenya’s leadership has never taken sides in the situation in Sudan.
“In an effort to find a negotiated settlement, Kenya has met leaders of the two main warring sides in Nairobi, both simultaneously and at separate intervals, in accordance with its unrivalled credentials for peaceful conflict mediation,” the Ministry stated.
“Recently, some Sudanese nationals gathered in Nairobi to discuss issues affecting their country and adopted a roadmap. The convening of this dialogue forum in our capital, Nairobi, or elsewhere on Kenya’s territory, neither equates to endorsing any forum’s outcome nor constitutes the formation of an exile government as has been alleged,” the Ministry added.
The Ministry insists that as long as the conflict remains unresolved, it will continue to concern the region and the world at large. Kenya will not remain passive and has therefore urged key players in the conflict in Sudan to seek a pathway to peaceful resolution and end the bloodletting.
