Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi recently spoke against rumors claiming that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces formed a parallel government. He cleared the air about meetings held in Nairobi in February 2025. According to Mudavadi, Kenya simply provided a space for peace talks as part of regional unity efforts. These meetings included many Sudanese groups - not just RSF leaders but also special envoys, civil society members, political parties, and local community voices.
All participants agreed on creating a structure to help bring peace back to Sudan. Mudavadi emphasized that Kenya stayed out of the actual discussions. The Kenyan government considers these talks matters for Sudanese people only. He firmly stated that Kenya supports keeping Sudan unified rather than split apart. The Nairobi conference included over 24 political and civilian groups, showing a wide desire for peace beyond just the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces conflict.
Sudan's government strongly disapproved of Kenya hosting these RSF leaders. As a result, Sudan's Trade Ministry completely stopped importing Kenyan goods with no specified end date. They cited national security concerns for this decision. The fighting between Sudan's government forces and RSF has raged since April 2023, causing thousands of deaths across the country. The war has effectively split Sudan - government forces control Eastern and Northern areas.
RSF fighters dominate Western Sudan and much of the South. The Sudanese army recently recaptured Khartoum from RSF control after a two-year battle for the capital city. Mudavadi stressed that Kenya hosted a broad coalition of Sudanese voices, not just RSF representatives. His statement aimed to clarify that Kenya wants peace for Sudan but absolutely opposes breaking up the sovereign nation into smaller territories.
All participants agreed on creating a structure to help bring peace back to Sudan. Mudavadi emphasized that Kenya stayed out of the actual discussions. The Kenyan government considers these talks matters for Sudanese people only. He firmly stated that Kenya supports keeping Sudan unified rather than split apart. The Nairobi conference included over 24 political and civilian groups, showing a wide desire for peace beyond just the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces conflict.
Sudan's government strongly disapproved of Kenya hosting these RSF leaders. As a result, Sudan's Trade Ministry completely stopped importing Kenyan goods with no specified end date. They cited national security concerns for this decision. The fighting between Sudan's government forces and RSF has raged since April 2023, causing thousands of deaths across the country. The war has effectively split Sudan - government forces control Eastern and Northern areas.
RSF fighters dominate Western Sudan and much of the South. The Sudanese army recently recaptured Khartoum from RSF control after a two-year battle for the capital city. Mudavadi stressed that Kenya hosted a broad coalition of Sudanese voices, not just RSF representatives. His statement aimed to clarify that Kenya wants peace for Sudan but absolutely opposes breaking up the sovereign nation into smaller territories.
