Kenya has welcomed the peace agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing it as a positive step towards peace, stability and economic recovery.
The agreement, reached on Sunday, sets out a framework aimed at ending more than 100 days of active conflict between the two countries. The preliminary peace deal, brokered mainly by Pakistan and Qatar, provides for a halt to hostilities across all fronts, including the conflict in Lebanon, while also outlining a path for future technical and nuclear negotiations.
An official signing ceremony is scheduled to be held in Switzerland on June 19, 2026.
In a statement on Monday, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya welcomed the announcement of the agreement and commended the diplomatic efforts that had led to the breakthrough.
He said Kenya has long stood as a steadfast advocate for peace, dialogue and the peaceful resolution of disputes through multilateral institutions and the community of nations.
Mudavadi noted that sustainable solutions to complex global challenges are best achieved through inclusive diplomacy, respect for international law and the collective wisdom of the international community.
He said the agreement offers hope for de-escalation, the reopening of vital maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz and broader stability across the Middle East.
"This development offers hope for de-escalation, the reopening of vital maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, and the broader stabilisation of the Middle East region-outcomes that will benefit global energy security, trade and the lives of millions affected by conflict. Kenya congratulates all parties involved on choosing the path of negotiation over further confrontation," Mudavadi said.
"As a nation committed to multilateralism, Kenya reaffirms its support for the principles of the United Nations Charter and regional organisations in fostering dialogue and cooperation whenever disharmony arises."
He urged all stakeholders to uphold the commitments made under the agreement, work towards lasting trust-building measures and ensure that the gains achieved translate into tangible peace for the region and the wider world.
Mudavadi said the agreement comes as a significant relief to Kenya and many other African nations that have borne considerable economic strain as a result of the conflict. He noted that disruptions to global energy markets and supply chains, rising fuel and commodity prices and inflationary pressures had worsened economic vulnerabilities, threatened livelihoods and risked fueling social unrest across the continent.
“The de-escalation offers a timely opportunity to ease these burdens and support recovery,” he said.
Mudavadi said Kenya remains ready to support broader efforts aimed at promoting stability, economic cooperation and mutual understanding among nations.
“Peace is not merely the absence of war, but the presence of fairness, dialogue and shared opportunities,” he said.
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