Mudavadi Makes 3 Trips in Under a Week as Foreign Affairs CS

Musalia Mudavadi, the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS, is demonstrating his commitment to international diplomacy by embarking on his third overseas mission in less than a week since assuming his role.

His latest international venture brings him to Geneva, Switzerland, where he is set to play a significant role in a prestigious event associated with the Executive Committee of the High Commissioners Program (ExCom 2023).

Mudavadi’s rapid pace of international engagements began immediately after he assumed office as the Foreign Affairs CS on Thursday, October 5.

Within hours of taking office, he was already on a plane to Uganda, marking the start of his diplomatic journey.

His swift and active involvement on the global stage showcases his dedication to advancing Kenya’s foreign relations and fostering cooperation with other nations.

“H.E Dr. Hon Musalia W Mudavadi has departed for Kampala, Uganda this morning for a one day official visit.

During this visit, The Prime Cabinet Secretary will convey a special message to His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni from His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto, outlining shared vision for deepening the ties between Kenya and Uganda,” a communique from the Prime CS’s office read.

The next day, on October 6, Mudavadi travelled to  Rwanda, where he met with President Paul Kagame to discuss areas of cooperation between the two nations. 

“The discussions will primarily focus on strengthening cooperation within the member states of the East African Community, fostering unity, and promoting shared prosperity among the two nations,” Mudavadi said.

Now, barely two days later, Musalia Mudavadi heads to Geneva, where he will engage in high-level discussions with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Filippo Grandi, and the US Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration, Julieta Noyes.

 He will also deliver a key note speech at a high level event themed  “Camps to Settlement: Socio-economic Hubs for Integrated Refugee Inclusion in Kenya”.

“The objective of the high-level meeting is to enable participants gain an understanding and appreciation of the transformative approaches for refugees inclusion, and their role in promoting just, inclusive, peaceful and prosperous societies,” a stetement from Mudavadi’s office read.

On Wednesday, October 4, the Prime CS was appointed the Foreign Affairs CS in President Ruto’s cabinet reshuffle.

He replaced Alfred Mutua who was transferred to the Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife.