Musalia Mudavadi conveyed Kenya’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia following the attacks.
Musalia Mudavadi conveys Kenya’s support to Saudi Arabia and calls for the protection of civilians and critical infrastructure.
Kenya has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, expressing solidarity with the Kingdom amid renewed regional hostilities. The government denounced strikes targeting civilian facilities and critical infrastructure.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi conveyed Kenya’s position during a telephone conversation with Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji on Friday. Mudavadi also serves as Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs.
Kenya denounces Houthi attacks
The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and the Foreign Ministry outlined Kenya’s response in a statement. They said Mudavadi condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks against Saudi Arabia, including strikes on civilian sites and vital facilities.
Mudavadi also expressed support for the Saudi government and its people during the call. He offered condolences to families who lost relatives and wished those injured a swift recovery.
In addition, he reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to international peace and security and its opposition to terrorism and violent extremism. His message also stressed the need to protect civilians and critical infrastructure.
Airport and oil facilities targeted
The condemnation follows renewed strikes targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco. The state-owned company operates in the Kingdom’s oil sector.
Saudi authorities said an attack on Riyadh’s airport over the weekend killed at least 12 people. They also reported that more than 300 people suffered injuries.
The strikes have renewed concerns about the security of civilian facilities amid the regional hostilities. Meanwhile, the resumption of attacks on Saudi targets has raised fears of a broader escalation.
Yemen conflict enters renewed hostilities
The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, control much of northwestern Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa. The armed movement seized the city in 2014.
A Saudi-led coalition subsequently intervened militarily in 2015 to support Yemen’s internationally recognised government. Years of conflict followed, including cross-border missile and drone attacks against Saudi territory.
A United Nations-brokered truce brought relative calm in 2022. However, fighting has since intensified, with renewed hostilities extending to Saudi targets.
