NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has welcomed the peace agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a major diplomatic breakthrough that could restore stability in the Middle East, ease pressure on global energy markets, and support economic recovery across the world.
In a statement issued by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi, the government said it was encouraged by the announcement of an agreement providing for the permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Kenya also welcomed plans for an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland, praising the diplomatic efforts that led to the breakthrough after months of heightened tensions and conflict.
“Kenya warmly welcomes the announcement of the peace agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which provides for the permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon,” Mudavadi said.
The government reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to peaceful conflict resolution through dialogue, diplomacy, and multilateral engagement, emphasizing that sustainable solutions to global disputes can only be achieved through cooperation among nations and adherence to international law.
“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,” the statement said.
According to the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the agreement offers renewed hope for de-escalation in a region that has experienced prolonged instability, while also creating conditions for the reopening of critical maritime trade routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.
The waterway is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, handling a significant share of global oil and gas shipments. Disruptions in the region have contributed to volatility in international energy markets and increased economic pressure on many countries.
Kenya noted that the restoration of stability in the Middle East would have far-reaching benefits beyond the region, including improved energy security, smoother global trade flows, and reduced economic uncertainty.
The government further observed that African countries, including Kenya, have borne substantial economic costs arising from the conflict through higher fuel prices, inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, and increased costs of essential commodities.
“This agreement comes as a significant relief to Kenya and many other African nations, which have borne considerable economic strain from the conflict,” Mudavadi said.
“Disruptions to global energy markets, supply chains, rising fuel and commodity prices, and inflationary pressures have exacerbated economic vulnerabilities, threatened livelihoods, and risked fueling social unrest across the continent.”
Kenya urged all parties involved to honour the commitments set out in the agreement and to pursue confidence-building measures to secure lasting peace.
The government also reiterated its support for the principles of the United Nations and the role of regional and international organisations in promoting dialogue, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence among nations.
Mudavadi said Kenya remains ready to support broader international efforts that promote peace, economic cooperation, and mutual understanding, noting that lasting stability can only be achieved through fairness, dialogue, and shared prosperity.
“Peace is not merely the absence of war, but the presence of fairness, dialogue, and shared opportunities,” he said.
