The Kenyan government has strongly refuted claims by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) that Nairobi is fueling the ongoing conflict in Sudan. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, Kenya termed the allegations as “baseless tirades” and called on the international community to disregard the accusations.
The SAF had issued a circular to diplomatic and consular missions alleging that Kenya was interfering in Sudan’s internal affairs and supporting the opposing Rapid Support Forces (RSF). However, Nairobi rejected these claims, emphasizing its long-standing commitment to peace and mediation in the region.
“While it is not in Kenya’s interest to engage in needless exchanges, especially on a matter so grievous and intractable, it is nonetheless incumbent to put the record straight,” the statement read. It added that Kenya has played a significant role in efforts to end the Sudanese conflict under the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and other regional mechanisms.
Kenya has hosted leaders of both the SAF and RSF in Nairobi, engaging them in dialogue both jointly and separately. The Ministry highlighted that such engagements are part of Kenya’s consistent peace diplomacy and should not be misconstrued as partisanship.
A key issue raised in SAF’s claims was Kenya’s hosting of the RSF and allied groups in February, during which a transitional constitution was signed—an act widely criticized by Sudanese authorities and seen as Kenya siding with one party. However, the Foreign Ministry clarified that providing a venue for the meeting did not equate to endorsing its outcomes or supporting the formation of any parallel government.
“The convening of this dialogue forum in our capital, Nairobi, or elsewhere on Kenya’s territory, neither equates to endorsing any forum’s outcome nor constitutes the formation of an exile government,” the ministry stated.
As the conflict in Sudan persists, Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to supporting a peaceful resolution, urging all factions to cease hostilities and embrace dialogue. “Kenya will not remain passive,” the statement concluded, reaffirming its dedication to regional stability and peace.
