• In a meeting with Kevin Rudd — former Australian Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and now Ambassador to the United States, Mudavadi underscores Kenya’s commitment to partnering with reputable mining firms. The goal, he explaines is to ensure extraction is safe, sustainable, and community‑centered, particularly in Mrima Hills, Kwale County.

President William Ruto is in the United States for the historic signing of the Rwanda–DRC Peace Accord, the Washington Accord. He joins Presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a pivotal moment in the search for stability across the Great Lakes region.

For decades, eastern Congo has been scarred by the presence of armed groups, most notably the M23 rebellion, amid persistent accusations of external backing. The violence has displaced millions, strained Rwanda–DRC relations, and threatened the fragile balance of peace across Central Africa.

The Washington Accord builds on the foundations laid by the Nairobi and Luanda Peace Processes, as well as regional initiatives championed by the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi describes Kenya’s role as a guarantor of this landmark agreement as a testament to the growing trust in the country’s leadership. “It affirms Kenya’s voice, influence, and unwavering commitment to regional stability,” he says.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi chairs a strategic meeting at the Kenyan Embassy in Washington DC. (Photo credit: X)

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Beyond the symbolism of the signing ceremony, Mudavadi notes that he and President Ruto will hold a series of bilateral meetings with key U.S. state departments, government agencies, and leading private sector institutions.

 “These engagements aim to strengthen Kenya–U.S. relations, expand trade opportunities, attract investment, and open new avenues for collaboration that support Kenya’s long‑term growth and global partnerships,” he adds.

Kenya’s agenda in Washington extends further into economic diplomacy. Mudavadi emphasizes the country’s determination to unlock the full national value of its rare earth mineral deposits.

“Kenya is actively seeking investors with the experience, expertise, and financial strength to responsibly mine our rare earth minerals,” he says.

In a meeting with Kevin Rudd — former Australian Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and now Ambassador to the United States, Mudavadi underscores Kenya’s commitment to partnering with reputable mining firms. The goal, he explaines is to ensure extraction is safe, sustainable, and community‑centered, particularly in Mrima Hills, Kwale County.

According to Mudavadi, with significant rare earth deposits in this coastal region, Kenya is determined to work only with environmentally conscious companies that go beyond profit, adopt global best practices, and guarantee full land restoration once mining activities conclude.

Ambassador Rudd has reaffirmed that Australian firms, guided by strict national standards and over a century of mining experience, have built a strong global reputation for community empowerment and responsible resource management.

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