Kenya has welcomed the Joint Statement issued by the Quad, comprising Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States, on restoring peace and security in warring Sudan.
In a statement released Monday, the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, said the Quad’s consultations reflect a shared commitment to dialogue and lasting peace in Sudan and the wider region.
Nairobi described the initiative as a positive step that should be embraced by all parties in the conflict.
"The Quad meeting is a positive initiative that should be embraced by all parties to the conflict in Sudan. The unprecedented crisis in Sudan calls for concerted and collective efforts, at the national, regional, and global levels, that can contribute to a peaceful resolution," read the statement.
Kenya reaffirmed its call for a unified response from IGAD, the African Union, the United Nations, the Arab League, and the international community.
"Most significantly, Kenya underscores the need to harmonize the various peace tracks into an African-led process, firmly supported by the international community," the statement continued.
The government emphasised that there can be no military solution to the crisis, urging both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to pursue a negotiated settlement.
It also rejected any attempts to divide Sudan, warning against external military support and the role of extremist groups in fueling instability.
Kenya further called for urgent international action to enforce a humanitarian ceasefire and allow aid access, pledging to facilitate relief supplies through its territory.
The country also backed a nine-month timeline proposed by the Quad for launching an inclusive transition process to be concluded within nine months.
"Kenya concurs that this transition should lead to the establishment of an independent, civilian-led government with broad legitimacy, which is essential for Sudan’s long-term stability," it said.
Sudan plunged into a civil war in April 2023 after a vicious struggle for power broke out between its army and a powerful paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
It has led to a famine and claims of genocide in the western Darfur region.
More than 150,000 people have died in the conflict across the country, and about 12 million have fled their homes in what the United Nations has called the world's largest humanitarian crisis.
