Africa-Press – Kenya. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reassured diplomatic partners and investors that Kenya remains anchored in strong institutions, constitutionalism, and the rule of law, despite recent public unrest.
Speaking during the 145th anniversary of France’s Bastille Day at the French Embassy in Nairobi, Mudavadi affirmed that the Kenyan government is unwavering in its dedication to democratic principles, including the constitutional right to peaceful protest.
“While recent events on June 25 and July 7 presented challenges, they have strengthened our commitment to the rule of law and national progress,” Mudavadi said.
“The Government of Kenya continues to defend the constitutional right to peaceful assembly, demonstration, and picketing under Article 37, while in equal measure, firmly upholding the principle that such actions must remain non-violent and unarmed. We do not want to lose any more lives.”
The Prime Cabinet Secretary, who also serves as Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, emphasised that Kenya’s democratic governance is rooted in its 2010 Constitution, which enshrines individual freedoms, institutional accountability, and sustainable development.
“Kenya has consistently held regular elections every five years in full accordance with the Constitution,” he noted, pointing to the recent reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as proof of the country’s institutional resilience and democratic intent.
The French National Day celebration, hosted by French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet, brought together high-level dignitaries including Jeremie Robert, Africa Advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron; Ambassador Jeremie Blin, Secretary General of the Africa-France Summit; and Ababu Namwamba, Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Mudavadi praised the strength of Kenya-France relations, highlighting France’s active role in supporting Kenya’s development agenda.
“Our strong bilateral partnerships are grounded in mutual respect and a shared commitment to sustainable development,” he said.
“We reaffirm our commitment to maintaining a stable and predictable environment for investment and collaboration.”
In his address, Ambassador Suquet highlighted France’s long-standing investment in Kenya, noting that since 2015, over 150 French-supported projects have been implemented in the country, totalling €1.8 billion in investment.
“We are proud to support the University of Nairobi’s Big 5 Silicon Savanna project, an initiative promoting science and engineering through innovation,” Suquet said.
“With a strong focus on new forms of employability and gender inclusion, we are creating vibrant spaces for learning, cultural exchange, and artistic expression.”
The Prime CS acknowledged France’s support in establishing a state-of-the-art Science and Engineering Complex at the University of Nairobi, noting that French remains one of the most widely taught foreign languages in Kenya’s education system.
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