Kenya balances Quad backing with call for Africa-led peace talks to end Sudan conflict

Kenya has endorsed a joint declaration by the Quad—Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the United States—aimed at restoring peace and stability in Sudan.

However, Nairobi stressed that such initiatives must be coordinated under African leadership rather than through competing frameworks.

In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Kenya "welcomes the Joint Statement by the Quad" but emphasised that "any initiatives must be aligned within an African-led framework, supported by IGAD, the African Union, the United Nations, and the Arab League, with the wider international community backing."

Kenya’s position reflects a balancing act: acknowledging the influence of the Quad while warning against sidelining continental institutions.

"The Government of Kenya underscores the importance of harmonising all peace efforts to ensure coherence, legitimacy, and sustainability," the statement added.

By explicitly referencing IGAD and the AU, Nairobi reaffirmed Africa’s central role in conflict resolution—a signal directed both at Sudan’s rival generals and at foreign powers seeking to shape the country’s future.

Kenya also described the Sudanese conflict as "unprecedented," requiring "concerted and collective efforts, at the national, regional, and global levels, that can contribute to a peaceful resolution."

Despite its diplomatic stance, the Ruto administration has faced accusations of supporting and aiding the RSF militants locked in violent clashes with Sudan’s military junta.

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