Kenyan President William Ruto has firmly rejected accusations that Nairobi is interfering in Sudan’s ongoing civil war, clarifying that Kenya’s role has been limited to providing a neutral platform for peace talks between the warring factions.
In an interview with France 24, Ruto described the claims as baseless “rumours and propaganda,” emphasizing that Kenya has not provided financial or military support to either side.
“The reason Kenya is being accused is that we offered a dialogue platform for the parties involved — nothing more. Not a single coin or support in any direction,” he stated.
Neutral Position on Sudan’s Rival Generals
Ruto reiterated Kenya’s consistent stance that both Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo share equal responsibility for atrocities committed since the war erupted in April 2023.
“What Kenya does not agree with is the notion that one is better than the other. They are all the same; they are all committing atrocities,” he said.
Support for International Consensus
The Kenyan president welcomed the recent position adopted by the Quad — comprising the United States, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt — which echoed Nairobi’s long-standing view that the international community should avoid taking sides and instead pressure both generals toward a ceasefire and a civilian-led transition.
“I’m very happy that finally the position Kenya has always pushed for was accepted by the Quad … that no one of them will be allowed to partition Sudan into pieces. That is what we have always propagated for,” Ruto added.
Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
The conflict in Sudan has displaced millions of people and created one of the world’s worst humanitarian emergencies. Ruto maintained that Kenya remains committed to peace efforts through diplomacy and inclusive dialogue, without favoring either faction.