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Mudavadi said Africa needed to mobilise its own resources and strengthen home-grown financial institutions amid declining predictability of external development financing, rising sovereign debt vulnerabilities and growing geopolitical uncertainty.
In a diplomatic protest dated October 30, 2026, Kenya called on Saudi Arabia to reconsider and lift the restrictions, which were announced on Friday as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola.
The summit will bring together leaders and senior government representatives from Russia and African countries to discuss political cooperation, international peace and security, economic development and ways of strengthening relations between Moscow and African capitals
Mudavadi said Africa has the human capital, entrepreneurial talent, and expanding markets needed to compete globally, but needs sustained investment in research, technology, and innovation to turn that potential into economic gains.
Speaking during the opening of Global Trust Summit 2026 in Nairobi on Thursday, Mudavadi said trust was essential to effective governance and international cooperation, but could not be sustained through speeches, policies and assurances alone
Speaking during an Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) service in Kapsabet, Nandi County, on Sunday, Mudavadi urged voters to reject what he described as political gambling, arguing that Kenya’s leadership should not be determined by hurried political arrangements
Mudavadi said equipping offenders with marketable skills and connecting them to employment and business opportunities would help them reintegrate into society and contribute to the economy after completing their sentences.
Musalia Mudavadi warns that rivalry among global powers could deepen tensions and fuel conflicts in Africa, while urging diplomacy, development, security and governance responses.
The summit will be accompanied by the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, which is expected to provide a platform for governments, private sector players and other stakeholders to explore areas of cooperation.
The Sh2.2 trillion investment comes as Lamu continues to emerge from years of insecurity linked to attacks by Al-Shabaab militants, which affected communities, businesses and access to essential services, especially in areas bordering Boni Forest.
The planned refinery will have a capacity to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, making it one of Africa’s largest planned refineries and the biggest planned facility in East Africa.
Speaking in New York on Friday, Mudavadi said Kenya's participation in the New York summit was anchored on diplomacy that connects the country's foreign policy with economic priorities, including investment, industrialisation, technology, climate action and employment
Speaking during a church service in Kapsengere, Nandi County, Mudavadi said Ruto is ready to face his opponents at the ballot and will respect the will of the people.
Speaking in Kathwana, Tharaka Nithi County, on Friday during the opening of the new county headquarters complex, Mudavadi said the voting patterns of the 2022 election provided an indication of what could happen in 2027.
Mudavadi Speaking on Thursday said foreigners remain free to engage in both small and large-scale trade provided they have the necessary immigration documents, work permits, business registration and licences.
Mudavadi singled out the Ol Kalou by-election, where an opposition candidate secured victory, as an example of the commission receiving praise from the same political side that has since raised questions about its work.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Mokua said the initiative should involve ordinary citizens from across Western Kenya, arguing that regional development plans would only succeed if they reflected the views and aspirations of people at the grassroots.
Kindiki presided over the 30th Ordinary Session of IBEC at his Karen office on Monday, August 24, 2026, in a meeting attended by senior officials from the national and county governments.
Speaking during the Kenya Health Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on Tuesday, Mudavadi said the rapidly changing global health landscape required Kenya to rethink how it anticipates and responds to health emergencies
Mudavadi said he will rally leaders and residents in Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Busia and Trans Nzoia to work closely with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to intensify the registration exercise.
Mudavadi also asked voters to support President William Ruto’s bid for a second term, saying he wanted the election to produce a clear result without a petition.
Mudavadi challenged the youth to distinguish between leaders who are genuinely popular and those who use populist politics to gain public support without offering solutions to the country’s problems.
Mudavadi said President Ruto's re-election campaign would be anchored on the administration's development record, arguing that the gains made under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) provide a strong case for a second term.
Mudavadi also praised the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for its continued partnership with Kenya in promoting food security, climate-smart agriculture, farmer training and sustainable agricultural development.
Mudavadi challenged the security guards to uphold democracy, safeguard the rights of every Kenyan and help foster national cohesion by resisting tribalism, inflammatory rhetoric and politics that sow division
Speaking at State House, Nairobi on Monday during a meeting with the Quaker community, Mudavadi said leadership should never be reduced to tribal considerations, insisting that those entrusted with governing the country must be guided by humility, patience and a commitment to serving all Kenyans.
Speaking during the opening of the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) in Nairobi, Mudavadi challenged the Catholic Church to strengthen its peacebuilding role while encouraging young people to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and digital opportunities responsibly.
The poll ranks released on Monday, ranks Kindiki first with a 34 per cent approval rating, making him the most preferred candidate nationally to deputise President Ruto. The findings place him well ahead of other leaders drawn from different regions of the country.
The agreements, signed during the inaugural Kenya–Saudi Arabia Political Consultations Meeting, include a Labour Recruitment and Employment Agreement alongside three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering direct investment, customs cooperation and development financing.
The government said Mudavadi will push for stronger protections for Kenyan workers and improved labour standards as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard the rights and welfare of citizens employed in the Kingdom.