Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has firmly denied reports alleging that Kenya is engaged in illicit business dealings with Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Speaking during a televised interview, Mudavadi described the claims circulated in sections of the media as “unfounded and misleading.”
“We are not in the business of smuggling arms, neither are we in the business of smuggling gold,” he said, in reference to allegations that Kenya is facilitating the RSF’s export of gold to the United Arab Emirates. “If there was such a thing, wouldn’t it appear in the records of our exports?” he posed.
The PCS compared the allegations to Kenya’s infamous Goldenberg scandal of the 1990s, asserting that such narratives are recycled and equally baseless. “Just like the Goldenberg saga, this is another fictitious claim,” he remarked.
Mudavadi acknowledged awareness of a recent incident in Sudan where a plane allegedly carrying weapons and military supplies for the RSF was shot down by the Sudanese army at Nyala airport. A Kenyan pilot is reported to be among the casualties. He confirmed that investigations into the matter are ongoing.
Addressing diplomatic concerns, Mudavadi also dismissed suggestions that Kenya is taking sides in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. He refuted claims that the Kenyan government has recognised RSF as the legitimate authority in Sudan or hosted the formation of an exile government.
“RSF was having a peace conversation amongst themselves in Nairobi. That does not amount to Kenya supporting any faction,” he clarified. He also noted that Sudan’s Foreign Affairs Minister had recently visited Kenya for discussions with top leadership, including President William Ruto.
Mudavadi emphasized Kenya’s commitment to peacebuilding and neutrality in the Sudanese conflict. “We are very clear that the solution in Sudan is not going to be military. It has to be dialogue,” he stated. “As Kenyans, we will not allow the formation of a government for another country on our soil.”
He concluded by affirming Kenya’s role as a peace broker, reiterating the country’s support for dialogue and trust-building among Sudanese factions.
