Kenya Denounces Arms Allegations in Sudan Conflict as “Baseless Propaganda”

Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has launched a robust diplomatic counter-offensive in response to mounting accusations that it is clandestinely supplying arms to factions involved in Sudan’s ongoing civil war. In a forceful statement issued this week, senior officials dismissed the claims as “baseless propaganda” and a “deliberate smear campaign” designed to discredit Kenya’s credibility as a peace broker in the region.

The allegations, which have been gaining traction in segments of regional media, suggest that Kenya may be complicit in fueling Sudan’s devastating conflict by supplying weapons to one or more of the warring parties. But Nairobi has categorically denied any involvement, framing the rumors as part of a coordinated attempt to malign its neutral and peace-oriented foreign policy.

“These accusations are not only unfounded, but they are also insulting to Kenya’s longstanding commitment to regional peace and diplomacy,” said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “We reject them in the strongest terms.”

President William Ruto’s administration has reiterated Kenya’s official stance, emphasizing its active participation in regional mediation efforts, including involvement through the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)and the African Union. Far from acting as an arms conduit, Kenya sees itself as a stabilizing force in the Horn of Africa—a position it argues is being deliberately undermined by false narratives.

Analysts in Nairobi suggest the allegations may be politically motivated, aimed at diminishing Kenya’s influence in ongoing peace negotiations or diverting attention from internal failings among the belligerents in Sudan.

“This isn’t the first time peace-brokering nations have been scapegoated during complex conflicts,” noted a regional security expert. “The stakes in Sudan are high, and narratives are being weaponized.”

Kenya’s diplomatic corps has vowed to defend the country’s reputation on the international stage, with senior envoys engaging with foreign missions and multilateral institutions to reaffirm Nairobi’s neutrality and clarify its humanitarian stance.

As the humanitarian crisis in Sudan deepens, Kenya’s position remains clear: It seeks peace, not proxy wars. And as misinformation swirls, Nairobi is working to ensure that its voice—rooted in stability, mediation, and principle—is not drowned out by geopolitical noise.