Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foregin and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi at Masinde Muliro University on July 17, 2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has praised the Church for its historic role in promoting peace and urged Kenyans to safeguard national unity, warning that conflict and divisive politics come at a heavy economic and social cost.
Speaking when he led Friends church Quakers at State House, Mudavadi said peace remains the foundation of development, stable governance and economic prosperity, drawing inspiration from the Quaker movement, which has long championed non-violence and humanitarian work across the world.
He noted that the Quakers were internationally recognized in 1947 when they received the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts in assisting victims of war, displaced people and families who had lost loved ones.
"Peace is the hallmark and anchor of Quakerism. It is why we must have a stable government, sound leadership, sound policies, a strong democracy and functioning institutions. That is why we are here to affirm our values and what we stand for," Mudavadi said.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary commended the Church for standing in solidarity with the government in promoting the welfare of millions of Kenyans and called on religious leaders to continue providing moral guidance to society.
Mudavadi challenged Kenyans to reflect on the true cost of conflict, saying wars across the region continue to affect livelihoods far beyond the countries where they are fought.
"We must constantly ask ourselves what is the economic value of peace. What is the economic value of war and conflict?" he posed.