Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed Kenya’s ambition to become Africa’s premier diplomatic and logistical hub, driven by a new approach to foreign policy and international cooperation.
Speaking during a question-and-answer session, Mudavadi announced that for the first time in the country’s history, Parliament has approved Kenya’s foreign policy through Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2025. He described this as a historic milestone that strengthens the country’s global engagement and solidifies its position as a key player on the continental and international stage.
“For the first time in our history, Kenya’s foreign policy has been approved by Parliament,” Mudavadi said, adding that the government aims to demystify foreign affairs through the Foreign Policy Mashinani initiative. “We want all Kenyans to have a good understanding of what foreign policy means and how it affects them,” he explained.
Mudavadi highlighted Nairobi’s strategic role as the only United Nations hub in the Global South, hosting both UNEP and UN-Habitat. Plans are underway to expand Kenya’s infrastructure to support international operations, including the creation of logistics and humanitarian hubs near JKUAT and in Mombasa, which will be connected through the standard gauge railway to Naivasha.
He also revealed that Nairobi now serves as the regional hub for the World Bank, allowing many African operations to be managed locally rather than from Washington, D.C. “When you look at these developments and our infrastructure expansion plans, we are laying a strong foundation for peace, security, and investment,” he noted.
On diaspora affairs, Mudavadi said the government has established a dedicated State Department for Diaspora Affairs, led by Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu. The department has enhanced consular services, created diaspora platforms, and signed bilateral labour agreements to protect Kenyans working abroad.
Reaffirming Kenya’s balanced global stance, Mudavadi stated, “Kenya has always been strategically neutral. We maintain good relationships with all countries globally, and our focus remains on national interest.”
Through these efforts, Kenya aims to strengthen its diplomatic influence, economic resilience, and global visibility in the years ahead.
