Kenya has warmly welcomed the peace agreement between the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group during negotiations hosted in Qatar.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, in a statement on X, noted that the commitment to an immediate cessation of hostilities marks a vital turning point for the conflict-weary nation.
“The commitment to an immediate cessation of hostilities marks a crucial step toward ending the conflict and offers much-needed relief to the innocent people of the DRC, who have borne the brunt of the violence,” noted Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.Kenya urged both countries to honor the ceasefire, stressing the importance of building a lasting peace that safeguards the lives of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children.
“We urge both parties to uphold the ceasefire and work towards a sustainable peace to prevent further loss of life, destruction, and the continued suffering of civilians especially women and children,” the statement read.
