Ruto responds to claims of sponsoring Sudan’s RSF militia
Ruto responds to claims of sponsoring Sudan's RSF militia
President William Ruto has dismissed the claims that the Kenyan government is supporting Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to overthrow the Sudanese government.
Speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in the United States, Ruto clarified that Kenya maintains a neutral position in the ongoing conflict.
In the interview with France 24, the Head of State refuted the allegations, terming them as ‘mere rumours and propaganda’ aimed at tarnishing the reputation of his administration and those of countries that are against the conflict.
Ruto emphasised that his administration does not support either the RSF or the Sudanese Army, adding that Kenya was committed to facilitating peaceful dialogue.
“Kenya’s position is that the two generals are cut from the same cloth; they are a product of a government overthrown. What Kenya does not agree with is trying to try and think one is better than the other,” Ruo stated.
Adding: “We must force the two generals to a ceasefire, but there are allegations, rumours and propaganda about Kenya, Egypt and even the UAE. The reason Kenya is being accused is that we offered a dialogue platform.”
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According to Ruto, Kenya’s position is ending the war through dialogue, a move which he said received support from several nations, including the United States, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
“We should deal with Sudan differently, and I am happy that the position Kenya has always put forward was actually accepted by the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt when they said there are no sides here,” the President reiterated.
Ruto’s administration has, in recent months, been accused of siding with the RSF, sparking tensions between the Kenyan government and that of Sudan.
In May this year, Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs faulted the Kenyan government for reportedly sponsoring the RSF by allowing them to host an event in Nairobi city.
Following the incident, Sudan placed sanctions on Kenyan exports to the country, hindering further trade deals with the Kenyan government.
However, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, in response, dismissed claims that the government of Kenya was supporting RSF, with the CS stating that the decision to host RSF in Kenya was part of the country’s regional peace efforts.
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