The Kenyan government has sounded a subtle warning to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after the newly signed ceasefire agreement with the M23 rebel group.
After the announcement that a peace deal had been brokered following talks in Qatar, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has weighed in on the latest developments by emphasising that both parties must respect the terms of the agreement after the devastating effects of their conflict. "The commitment to an immediate cessation of hostilities marks a crucial step toward ending the conflict and offers much-needed relief to the innocent people of the DRC, who have borne the brunt of the violence," Mudavadi said in a statement.
Mudavadi further urged the DRC administration and M23 leaders to work towards sustainable peace for the long haul, warning that going back on the agreement could lead to a recession.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during the Regional Ministerial roundtable session on Open Government Partnership on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
