Mudavadi Assures Diplomatic Corps of Kenya’s Stability, Economic Resilience Ahead of 2027 Elections

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 Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenya’s diplomatic partners of the country’s political stability, economic resilience and continued leadership in regional peace, security and integration.

Speaking during the quarterly Diplomatic Briefing at Serena Hotel in Nairobi, Mudavadi said the Government was committed to ensuring that the August 10, 2027 General Election is safe, free and peaceful. He urged diplomats to support Kenya’s constitutional institutions and democratic processes, stressing that the Electoral Commission should be allowed to independently and professionally discharge its mandate. He also warned that individuals who threaten peace and security would face the law regardless of their political affiliation or status.

On the economy, Mudavadi said Kenya remained resilient and attractive to investors, noting that real GDP grew by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, up from 4.9 per cent during the same period in 2025. He cited foreign exchange reserves of US$14.9 billion, equivalent to 6.2 months of import cover, and the Nairobi Securities Exchange surpassing KSh4 trillion in market capitalisation for the first time.

Mudavadi further clarified Kenya’s position on foreign nationals engaged in small-scale trade, saying recent Government directives were aimed at protecting vulnerable sectors and promoting fair competition, rather than imposing a blanket ban. He said foreign nationals remained free to conduct business provided they complied with immigration, work-permit, registration and licensing requirements.

The Foreign Affairs CS reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to the African Union, East African Community, IGAD, ICGLR and the African Continental Free Trade Area, describing regional integration as a cornerstone of the country’s foreign policy. He said Kenya was preparing to host the 4th COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Summit in Nairobi, bringing together 29 countries with more than 700 million people and a combined GDP exceeding US$1.4 trillion.

Mudavadi also highlighted the growing role of the Kenyan diaspora in investment, skills and technology transfer, as well as Kenya’s efforts to strengthen climate resilience, food security and preparedness against emerging health threats. He reiterated Kenya’s support for African-led solutions to conflicts in Somalia and Sudan and called for stronger international cooperation against terrorism and transnational crime.

He further reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to multilateralism and international law, inviting diplomatic missions to participate in upcoming global and diplomatic conferences in Nairobi. Mudavadi assured ambassadors, high commissioners and international organisations that Kenya would continue providing a secure, predictable and conducive environment for diplomatic engagement, investment and international cooperation.

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