Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has praised the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) for addressing critical issues affecting the region. Speaking on Monday while representing President William Ruto at the gathering held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Nairobi, Mudavadi highlighted the importance of focusing on the social, political, and pastoral challenges facing Eastern Africa.
Mudavadi expressed concern over the growing number of conflicts across the continent, noting that they continue to cause loss of life, mass displacement, and disruption of education for millions of children. He pointed out that in the East and Horn of Africa alone, more than 20 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to ongoing violence. Citing United Nations data, Mudavadi revealed that as of June 2026, about 118 million children across Africa are out of school, largely due to conflict and climate-related crises.
The Prime CS singled out Sudan as one of the hardest-hit countries, where war since April 2023 has displaced approximately 14 million people. He noted that nearly half of the schools in Sudan are no longer operational, affecting around 13 million children and putting the future of an entire generation at risk.
Mudavadi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting equitable development, strengthening regional peace, and prioritizing youth empowerment. He welcomed the Assembly’s focus on youth mentorship and urged young people across Kenya and the region to reject violence, tribalism, and divisive politics.
The AMECEA plenary assembly comes at a crucial time when Africa is grappling with complex challenges. Mudavadi’s message underscores the need for collective responsibility, especially among the youth, in fostering peace and securing the region’s future.
