Former Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Macharia Kamau has refuted a statement attributed to him in a viral post circulating on social media.
The fake post quoted Kamau praising President William Ruto for working with Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) following the paramilitary group's meeting in Nairobi.
However, in a rejoinder on Thursday, February 20, Kamau took to social media to disown the remarks, terming them as fabricated.
"This is fake. I did not state this nor do I agree with the sentiments. I would be grateful for a retraction or denial that this is from [the media house]. Our beloved country is caught up in diplomatic whirlwinds of a self-inflicted nature; this is not the time for these games," he said.
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This comes barely a day after Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi reaffirmed the government's commitment to facilitating peaceful dialogue in the region.
Mudavadi clarified that the RSF meeting was not an endorsement of any faction but part of ongoing regional efforts to restore peace in Sudan.
"We note that this is not the first time groups in Sudan have sought solutions to their crisis by leveraging the good offices of neighbouring countries. Indeed, in January 2024, parties and stakeholders to the Sudanese conflict met in a neighbouring country to chart a way forward on inclusive dialogue and return to civilian rule.
"Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese civilian groups’ tabling of a roadmap and proposed leadership in Nairobi is compatible with Kenya’s role in peace negotiation, which enjoins her to provide non-partisan platforms to conflict parties to seek resolutions," the statement read in part.
Mudavadi reaffirmed Kenya's support for the Sudanese people, expressing confidence in their ability to determine their future governance through inclusive dialogue.
"Kenya therefore reiterates its solidarity with the people of Sudan as they define their destiny and future political governance through inclusive dialogue. Kenya is confident that the Sudanese people will find a quick solution to the current situation, and in a manner that safeguards its security and that of the region.
"On its part, Kenya remains ready, individually and collectively through IGAD, AU, and other regional mechanisms, to support any efforts agreed upon by the people of Sudan in ensuring stability and prosperity of their country and the entire Horn of Africa region," the statement further read.
