The Government of Kenya has rejected claims made by Sudan's military leadership blaming Kenya for the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
In a press statement released on Tuesday, April 29, the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said it was concerned by a letter circulated by Sudan's SAF administration to foreign embassies accusing Kenya of interfering in the conflict.
The statement noted that the civil war in Sudan has been ongoing for over two years, leaving thousands dead, millions displaced, and large parts of the country without access to humanitarian aid. "The government of the Republic of Kenya has taken note with concern of the circular note by Sudan SAF administration addressed to all Diplomatic and Consular Missions in various capitals, shifting blame to Kenya for the tragic and unending conflicts that have engulfed that country for over two years," part of the statement reads.
Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'oei speaking at a high-level meeting in South Sudan on May 3, 2024 Photo Korir Sing'oei The government said it has worked through regional peace efforts and has held meetings with Sudan's rival groups both in Nairobi and in other locations. "In an effort to find a negotiated settlement, Kenya has met leaders of the two main warring sides in Nairobi, both simultaneously and at separate intervals, in accordance with its unrivalled credentials for peaceful mediation," the statement reads.
