President William Ruto has called for international support to bolster joint East African Community and Southern African Development Community (SADC) efforts to stabilize the Democratic Republic of Congo under the merged Nairobi-Luanda peace processes.
Addressing Heads of Missions and International Organizations, Ruto highlighted the need for sustained and predictable funding for peace initiatives, noting that inconsistent financing undermines efforts and increases the risk of violence.
“To prevent this, we must establish a structured and predictable mechanism for funding peace initiatives,” Ruto said.
“I urge states and international organizations to work together to guarantee adequate resources for effective peacebuilding.”
He announced plans for EAC and S-A-D-C ministers to convene a joint meeting to form a Joint Technical Team tasked with developing a coordinated financing strategy, ensuring accountability, and mobilizing partner support.
“A structured approach to funding and international engagement is essential to sustaining the EAC-SADC peace initiative in the DRC,” he added.
He also noted Kenya’s engagement in Sudan, where he recently held discussions with Sudan’s Foreign Minister Ali al-Sadiq Youssif to address the ongoing crisis, calling it the next frontier for regional peace efforts.
Ruto further highlighted Kenya’s role in global security through its participation in the Multi-National Security Support Initiative in Haiti.
President Ruto stressed that Kenya remains committed to pan-African solidarity and broader global stability efforts.