Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed claims that Kenya is backing Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the country’s ongoing conflict.
In a BBC interview on Tuesday, Mudavadi emphasized that Kenya remains neutral and only facilitates peace talks. “We encourage dialogue for peaceful resolutions — that’s the extent of our involvement,” he said.
Addressing allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua linking President William Ruto to the RSF, Mudavadi responded, “Leave him out of it. He has his own grievances after being impeached by Parliament.”
Mudavadi reaffirmed that Kenya supports a united Sudan and has no role in establishing a parallel government. He clarified that the March meeting in Nairobi, where RSF and allies signed a transitional charter, was misinterpreted.
“That meeting was simply for internal dialogue among RSF members. Kenya did not host or support the formation of any government in exile,” Mudavadi explained, adding that he would clarify the issue at the London-Sudan Conference.
At the London meeting, representatives from global powers and the African Union pledged significant aid to Sudan, as the conflict — which began in April 2023 — continues to claim lives and displace millions.
Meanwhile, Gachagua has accused President Ruto of collaborating with RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) in gold deals allegedly used to fund arms purchases. Ruto has yet to address the claims.
