The Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has implored the younger generation to recognize the preciousness of peace and stability in Kenya.
Speaking at the launch of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET-CDACC) strategic plan 2023-2027, Mudavadi drew a chilling comparison to the dire situation in neighboring Sudan, where millions face a humanitarian crisis and widespread displacement.
“As we reform, as we put the corrective measures, our key anchor must be peace and stability so that the environment can be conducive for everybody to go about their activities.
It is easy to take it for granted but I can tell you, there is no peace in Sudan today,” Mudavadi stated.
The Cabinet Secretary painted a sobering picture of the long-lasting impacts of conflict and instability, urging the youth to consider the future ramifications of their actions and decisions.
He cautioned against the repercussions of undermining the hard-earned peace and stability in Kenya, drawing parallels to the prolonged struggles of nations like Somalia, which have taken decades to recover from turmoil.
“So let us not as a community, as a society, take our peace and stability for granted. Let us take corrective measures but not undermine the peace and stability. The countries that have suffered have taken up to 40 years to show signs of recovery,” Mudavadi noted.
Emphasizing the importance of dialogue and understanding, Mudavadi called upon parents to engage with their children, acknowledging the significance of self-expression while upholding the value of peace.
He advocated for a harmonious balance between voicing one’s opinions and safeguarding the nation’s tranquility.
“It is important we look at it more broadly and encourage our young people as we express ourselves that there must be a very clear indication that peace and stability are critical,” Mudavadi added.
The Cabinet Secretary’s impassioned plea serves as a reminder of the fragility of peace and the devastating consequences of its absence, urging Kenyans to cherish and protect the stability that has been hard-won.
