Prime Cabinet Secreatary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi chairs a meeting with the Arab Group of Ambassadors accredited to Kenya in Nairobi, July 17, 2025.
Kenya has reaffirmed its backing for a two-state solution as the path to resolving the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stressing the need for peaceful coexistence and mutual respect in the region.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS, Musalia Mudavadi, said Kenya’s foreign policy remains firmly grounded in promoting peace, security, and dialogue within a multilateral and rules-based global order.
“Kenya’s foreign policy is anchored on advancing peace and security, deepening economic diplomacy, fostering regional integration, and safeguarding our national interests within a multilateral and rules-based international system,” Mudavadi stated after meeting with the Arab Group of Ambassadors accredited to Kenya.
The delegation led by Palestinian Ambassador Hazem Shabat met the Prime CS Thursday in his office at Railways Headquarters, Nairobi.
Mudavadi described the talks as “candid and forward-looking,” focusing on ways to strengthen dialogue, address common concerns, and contribute meaningfully to global efforts for peace and justice.
“We remain steadfast in supporting a two-state solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, guided by the conviction that peaceful coexistence and mutual respect are essential for lasting stability in the region,” Mudavadi said.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi after meeting with the Arab Group of Ambassadors accredited to Kenya in Nairobi, July 17, 2025.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which dates back to the mid-20th century, has seen decades of territorial disputes, wars, and failed peace efforts.
The conflict took a deadly turn on October 7, 2023 when Hamas and several other Palestinian militant groups launched coordinated armed incursions from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel, killing hundreds and kidnapping dozens others.
The unprovoked insurgency, the first large-scale invasion of Israeli territory since the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, attracted immediate reprisal air bombardment from Israel.
As of July 9, 2025, over 60,200 people have been reported killed in the war according to the Gaza Health Ministry amid fragile ceasefire deals both sides accuse each other of consistently breaching.
Besides the unprecedented fatalities, infrastructure in Gaza has been devastated, drawing global concern over the humanitarian catastrophe.
Kenya, which maintains diplomatic relations with both Israel and Palestine, has positioned itself as a voice of moderation, calling for dialogue and respect for international law.
Mudavadi’s meeting with the Arab envoys underscores Kenya's intention to remain engaged in efforts to promote peace and regional stability.
The two-state solution, envisaging an independent Palestine alongside Israel, is supported by the United Nations and most international actors but has faced significant obstacles, including disagreements over borders, security, and the status of Jerusalem.
