NAIROBI, Kenya— Kenya has broken its silence following reports linking it to the brutal Sudanese conflict, firmly rejecting suggestions that it has played any role in arming factions in the war-torn country.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura responded to the exposé which accused Nairobi of supplying weapons to one of the belligerents by dismissing the claims as “baseless and speculative.”
“The Kenyan government is supporting the peace process in Sudan under IGAD mediation. Any other assertion is a matter of conjecture. Kenya remains a peace builder in this region,” Mwaura said in a statement.
Over 24 million people are in urgent need of food and aid, while millions have fled their homes.
Kenya has maintained an active role in seeking a resolution to the crisis.
President William Ruto, who chairs the IGAD Quartet on Sudan, has hosted both General Burhan and Hemedti in efforts to broker a ceasefire and bring the warring sides to the negotiating table.
Beyond diplomacy, Kenya has pledged $2 million in humanitarian support for Sudanese civilians caught in the crossfire, reinforcing its image as a stabilizing force in the region.
In February, Nairobi found itself at the center of international scrutiny after it hosted a delegation linked to the RSF.
The Sudanese government and several foreign observers interpreted the meeting as tacit endorsement of a rival administration.
Kenya later clarified that the engagement was part of broader, inclusive peace efforts not an endorsement of any faction.
As the crisis in Sudan escalates, with reports of genocide in Darfur confirmed by the U.S. earlier this year, Kenya continues to advocate for a Sudanese-led resolution that prioritizes negotiation over armed confrontation.
