Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has lauded the Kenyan officials working in Nigeria for deepening ties between the country and the West African region.

In a statement on Saturday, June 28, 2025, Mudavadi, who doubles up as the Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, acknowledged their contribution, maintaining that it had helped Kenya advance strategic interests in Nigeria.

Mudavadi cited collaboration in trade, investment, education, ICT, and agriculture as among the immediate successes tied to their diplomatic efforts in Nigeria.

“While in Abuja, I met with the High Commissioner and the dedicated team at Kenya’s High Commission. I commended their professionalism and commitment in advancing Kenya’s strategic interests in Nigeria and the wider West African region,” Mudavadi’s statement read in part.

“Their efforts have significantly strengthened our bilateral ties, driving collaboration in trade, investment, education, ICT, agriculture, energy, and cultural exchange,” it added.

Consular services

Further, Mudavadi applauded the Kenyan officials for offering consular services, which include issuing passports and visas, providing emergency assistance, and offering advice on citizenship matters.

“I acknowledged the High Commissioner’s leadership and the team’s shared resolve in promoting economic diplomacy and delivering quality consular services.”

Nonetheless, Mudavadi challenged them to sustain their momentum to help Kenya tighten its grip in the west.

“Kenya’s mission in Nigeria remains a key diplomatic and economic bridge. I was encouraged by the team’s patriotism and clear sense of purpose, which are vital as we deepen our regional and global engagement. I urged them to sustain this momentum and continue delivering excellence.”

Extending ties

Kenya currently maintains only two embassies in Anglophone West Africa—in Ghana and Nigeria.

As part of Kenya’s efforts to deepen ties and a significant realignment on the Western Sahara, the country recently opened its first embassy in Morocco.

During Mudavadi’s two-day official visit starting on Monday, the two countries signed five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at bolstering cooperation in housing and urban development, youth affairs, diplomatic training, trade promotion, and public service capacity building.

Kenya also officially endorsed Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as “the only sustainable approach” to resolving the Western Sahara dispute, which is a notable policy reversal for Nairobi.

While in Abuja, I met with the High Commissioner and the dedicated team at Kenya’s High Commission. I commended their professionalism and commitment in advancing Kenya’s strategic interests in Nigeria and the wider West African region.

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— Musalia W Mudavadi (@MusaliaMudavadi) June 28, 2025