Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has welcomed the United States’ recognition of Kenya’s steadfast role in promoting peace across the region, terming it a major boost to ongoing efforts in ensuring stability and long-term solutions to conflicts in Africa.
Mudavadi made the remarks during a high-level meeting with US Senior Advisor on Africa Affairs Massad Boulos, who led a delegation to the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary on a courtesy visit. The PCS reiterated Kenya’s unwavering commitment to regional peace and security, highlighting the country’s long history in peacekeeping and mediation.
“We appreciate Boulos’ recognition of Kenya’s proactive role in fostering peace and economic recovery in the region,” said Mudavadi. “We look forward to deepening our collaboration with the U.S. in achieving the region’s economic stability.”
Mudavadi noted that peace and security remain a top priority for Kenya’s foreign policy, calling for collective continental and international support to ease the burden of conflicts that have derailed development in many African countries. He affirmed Kenya’s readiness to champion peace processes that result in win-win outcomes for warring factions, with a special emphasis on humanitarian interventions and sustainable development.
Since independence, Kenya has undertaken 43 peace missions globally, underlining its active contribution to global peace efforts. Mudavadi highlighted the recent Nairobi peace talks as a demonstration of Kenya’s continued leadership in regional stability initiatives.
The US, through Boulos, emphasized its support for Kenya’s peace-building agenda. “The US understands that Kenya can still play a major role in these peace initiatives,” said Boulos, adding that the Trump administration is keen on seeing peace efforts in Africa and the Middle East yield tangible results for affected populations.
Boulos stressed the importance of timely and structured peace processes, noting that there’s no time to waste. His visit aims to strengthen US support for durable peace while also promoting American private sector investment across Africa.
The partnership between Kenya and the US spans over six decades, anchored on shared interests in peace, trade, education, and humanitarian cooperation.
