Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has reaffirmed Kenya’s neutral and supportive role in the ongoing Sudan conflict, emphasizing that the country is solely engaged in peacebuilding and humanitarian support, countering what he termed as “false media reports” suggesting otherwise.
Speaking during a recent briefing, Mwaura clarified that Kenya is not involved in any military activity in Sudan and remains committed to regional peace efforts under the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a process chaired by President William Ruto.
“So, this whole idea that Kenya is involved in anything other than peace is untrue. We are focused on peacekeeping and conflict resolution through the IGAD process to bring the two warring factions, SAF and RSF, together,” he said.
He revealed that Kenya had pledged USD 2 million for humanitarian aid during conferences in Paris (2024) and Addis Ababa (2025), and actively participated in the 2025 London-Sudan Conference. Mwaura reiterated Kenya’s adherence to African Union and United Nations principles of sovereignty and non-interference.
“As a country, we advocate for peaceful resolution, prioritising dialogue, negotiation, and mediation. We support a Sudanese-led peace process, which is the only sustainable solution,” Mwaura said.
Highlighting Kenya’s humanitarian efforts, Mwaura noted the provision of technical support, refugee hosting, and diplomatic facilitation. He said Kenya’s Ushirika Plan has become a global model for refugee integration.
He also stated that Kenya is open to hosting both Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leaders to promote dialogue. “We are non-aligned, non-partisan, and believe only the Sudanese people can find a lasting solution,” he added.
Tracing the roots of the conflict, Mwaura attributed it to economic mismanagement, the 2019 ouster of Omar al-Bashir, the 2021 coup, and the current civil war that erupted in 2023 between SAF’s Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF’s Gen. Mohamed “Hemedti” Dagalo.
The war has displaced over 8 million people, left 18 million food insecure, and 11 million in urgent need of health assistance due to disease outbreaks. Mwaura reaffirmed Kenya’s steadfast role as a regional peacebuilder and humanitarian leader.
