Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to refining its foreign policy through the Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2025. Speaking at a high-level retreat, Mudavadi emphasized the need for Executive and Legislative collaboration in shaping the country’s diplomatic strategy.
The session focused on reviewing the proposals outlined in the Sessional Paper, which builds upon the Kenya Foreign Policy 2024, launched in December last year. Mudavadi noted that the document serves as a strategic blueprint for Parliament’s scrutiny, ensuring that policies are well-defined before implementation.
Mudavadi commended Parliament for expanding public participation by making the Sessional Paper available for public scrutiny. He emphasized its theme, “Sera ya Kenya ya Uhusiano wa Nje na Nchini Hadi Mashinani”, which highlights a shift toward grassroots involvement in foreign policy. The “Foreign and Diaspora Policy Mashinani” initiative aims to align diplomatic decisions with national interests and ensure citizens are engaged at all levels.
The policy also integrates Kenya’s growing diaspora concerns, reinforcing commitments made under the Kenya Diaspora Policy 2024. Principal Secretaries for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs are expected to provide further details on these aspects in subsequent discussions.
Kenya is reinforcing its foreign policy by supporting a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, advocating for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and reaffirming its commitment to the One-China He stressed that Kenya Foreign Policy 2024 serves as a foundational framework for diplomatic engagements, safeguarding national interests while enhancing Kenya’s global influence.
Kenya’s foreign policy is shifting from rigid “pillars” to “focus areas”, allowing for adaptability in an evolving geopolitical landscape. Mudavadi highlighted global challenges such as a new scramble for Africa, Cold War tensions, and rising protectionism, which demand a strategic approach to diplomacy.
Kenya is asserting its foreign policy stance by supporting a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine, advocating a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and reaffirming its commitment to the One-China policy.These positions, Mudavadi stated, are essential for asserting Kenya’s role on the global stage while ensuring the welfare of its citizens abroad.
