Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has called on African nations to choose peace over conflict.
In his Easter message, shared on Friday, April 18, 2025, Mudavadi reflected on the power of forgiveness, unity, and hope. He highlighted that Easter serves as a reminder that from suffering comes salvation, and from silence, new life arises.
Mudavadi also urged Africans to draw strength from the resurrection of Christ and to apply its lessons in their everyday lives by becoming good neighbours and peace-builders.
“This Easter, we are reminded that out of suffering, salvation comes. That, from the silence of the tomb, new life rises. And that no night, no matter how long, can overcome the promise of dawn,” Mudavadi said.
“As Christians around the world mark the resurrection of Christ, we are called not only to rejoice but also to reflect.”
Mudavadi on peace
Mudavadi reflected on the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, praising the Rwandan people for their courage to forgive, rebuild, and reconcile.
“It is a consideration of what it means to be good neighbours and to live in peace. We remember the people of Rwanda who, this month, commemorated over a million souls lost in the 1994 genocide. Their courage to forgive, to rebuild, and to walk together again is a sacred reminder that healing is possible,” he added.
He also expressed concern over ongoing conflicts in Sudan and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, noting the immense human suffering they have caused.
“As conflict continues to cast its shadow over Sudan and the Eastern DRC, we pray for the miracle of peace to take root. Not just in the halls of politics, but in the hearts of men and women who yearn for an end to bloodshed,” Mudavadi said.
“As Africans, we must keep faith that peace is possible because we have seen what is possible when we refuse to give up on each other.”
He reiterated Kenya’s commitment to mediation and humanitarian support, saying the continent must not give up on peace.
“Kenya remains steadfast in the belief that dialogue, not arms, is the path to resolution. That tolerance, not fear, is the basis of true security, and that our shared humanity across all borders is a gift we are called to protect,” he added.
He called for prayers for conflict zones around the world, including the Middle East and Europe, and urged leaders to prioritise dialogue over arms, highlighting the plight of displaced children, saying they deserve classrooms, not camps.
“As we bow our heads in gratitude this Easter, let us also lift our voices in prayer for peace in the Middle East, in Europe, and in every corner of the world where violence has silenced joy. We especially remember the children who dream of classrooms instead of camps,” he said.
“Easter teaches us that resurrection is not only a divine miracle but a daily act of choosing to believe in better,” Mudavadi said, adding that Africa’s path to peace lies in forgiveness, tolerance, and collective action.
As the Easter season continues, Mudavadi encouraged Africans to become instruments of peace, to listen more, forgive quickly, and work together to build a united continent.