Kenya Endorses Quad Initiative, Stresses Dialogue for Sudan
The situation in Sudan is historical and needs joint efforts at the national, regional, and international levels to bring about a peaceful resolution
Mudavadi called for synchronizing the various avenues of mediation already underway, particularly those spearheaded by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU). Photo/ Courtesy
By Juliet Jerotich
Kenya has received the Quad—Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States—efforts at restoring peace by ensuring stability in Sudan. Nairobi has, however, emphasized that only through an African process and not through foreign military actions can there be peace.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said that the Kenyan government views the Quad’s intervention as a good thing that would be able to push the warring groups to the negotiating table. He insisted that the conflict requires dialogue rather than more armed confrontation.
Mudavadi called for synchronizing the various avenues of mediation already underway, particularly those spearheaded by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU). Synchronizing them, he noted, is essential in ushering a comprehensive and lasting solution to Sudan’s crisis.
The situation in Sudan is historical and needs joint efforts at the national, regional, and international levels to bring about a peaceful resolution,” he asserted.
He called for the necessity of conducting urgent direct negotiations between both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Mudavadi further warned against foreign interference that risks prolonging the war, particularly the export of weapons to either side. He further stated that extremist elements were already taking advantage of the security power vacuum to sow more chaos in the rest of the region.
Kenya, he also added, will still let humanitarian relief deliveries into its borders and urged the warring factions to embrace a rapid humanitarian ceasefire.
Mudavadi also reiterated the Quad’s call for a broad-based political transition in Sudan. He explained that the process must not be controlled by any faction in the conflict but should represent the diversity of Sudanese people, comprising civilians, political parties, communities, and military forces.
He endorsed the proposed nine-month timeline for setting up a civilian government of broad legitimacy, which he said would be a critical benchmark towards sustainable stability and democratic governance in Sudan.
Speaking again on behalf of Kenya, Mudavadi reiterated that the country is resolute in joining regional neighbors as well as international friends to facilitate Sudan to overcome its demons and achieve peace, stability, and a democratic destiny.
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