Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi hailed the government for its renewed global efforts towards peace, saying harmonious coexistence remains the cornerstone of stability and development.
Speaking during Mazingira Day celebrations in Vihiga county, Mudavadi praised the ongoing peace negotiations between Israel and Gaza, describing them as a positive step toward ending years of conflict and suffering.
“As a leader who sees peace as a jewel every country should have, I truly appreciate the progress being made to end the conflict,” he said, adding, “What we need globally is a moment of peace.”
The PCS also expressed concern over continued unrest in Sudan, Russia, and Ukraine, noting that the humanitarian and economic consequences of these wars extend far beyond the national borders of the affected nations.
He said the crisis in Sudan, where clashes between rival forces have displaced millions, requires African nations to intensify mediation efforts and support peace talks aimed at restoring order.
On the Russia–Ukraine conflict, Mudavadi said the prolonged war has disrupted global trade and worsened food and energy security, urging the international community to push for dialogue as the only path to lasting peace.
Drawing from Kenya’s own experience, the PCS cited the formation of the broad-based government as an example of how inclusivity and dialogue can sustain peace and unity in a country.
“Here in Kenya, we have witnessed the value of peace through a broad-based government that promotes consultation and inclusion,” he said, adding, “When leaders put the interests of the people first, nations move forward.”
At the same time, Mudavadi reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to supporting diplomacy and peacebuilding both regionally and globally, saying the world must prioritize unity over division and dialogue over confrontation.
“Peace is not just the absence of war; it is the presence of understanding, cooperation and respect amongst nations.
When peace prevails, businesses thrive, communities prosper and humanity advances,” added Mudavadi.
By Rose Wasike
