Mudavadi in UK to push Sudan peace talks, secure Nairobi Railway City funding

Prime Cabinet secretary for foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi addressed the media on 19, March, 2025. [ Jenipher Wachie, Standard] Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is in the United Kingdom to advocate for a peaceful resolution to the Sudan conflict and to finalise financing agreements for Kenya's transformative Nairobi Railway City project. Mudavadi is representing Kenya at the London-Sudan Conference, a high-level meeting aimed at reviving peace efforts in Sudan, where civil conflict has now entered its third year with devastating humanitarian consequences. This visit marks a critical moment not only in Kenya's regional peace diplomacy but also in its efforts to modernise infrastructure and attract international investment. The war has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions, including vulnerable women and children. "Kenya believes in a Sudanese-owned political process," said Mudavadi ahead of the meeting. "Military solutions cannot resolve what is fundamentally a political issue. We are committed to supporting a unified Sudan, with the people at the centre of the solution." Since the outbreak of the conflict, Kenya has hosted high-level engagements with stakeholders from both sides of the Sudanese divide. This includes leaders from the Sudan Armed Forces, political parties, civil society groups, and armed movements. Kenya has consistently advocated for inclusive dialogue, working in close coordination with international and regional actors. Mudavadi is expected to reaffirm Kenya's support for institutional mechanisms such as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union (AU), the East African Community (EAC), and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). "As a neutral actor, Kenya emphasises the need to reinforce African-led solutions through institutions established by African states. With limited resources, it is essential to coordinate efforts through recognised bodies like the African Union and IGAD to ensure sustainable conflict resolution and peacebuilding across the continent," he stated. He will also call for an end to "forum shopping" by stakeholders who seek negotiations only through platforms that favour their narrow interests. "We must discourage selective engagement. Only through respect for African institutions can we find sustainable peace," he added. In addition to his diplomatic efforts on Sudan, Mudavadi is leading the Kenyan government delegation in discussions with UK Export Finance (UKEF) to secure funding terms for the 438-acre Nairobi Railway City project-a major urban regeneration programme designed to revolutionise transport and commerce in the capital. The project includes Nairobi's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 3 and Commuter Rail Lines 2 and 5, all of which are expected to significantly ease congestion and improve urban mobility. Mudavadi will oversee the completion of Kenya's financial and administrative obligations related to the project. An official announcement on these developments is scheduled for 28 April during the Government of Kenya/G7+ Transport Heads of Mission meeting, which he will co-chair alongside the British High Commission.

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