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Uhuru rejects newly formed Congolese alliance, restates support for ceasefire 

Uhuru Kenyatta

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) and Serge Tshibangu Nzenza, special envoy and advisor to the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo displaying an agreement during the East African Community-led Nairobi Process at Safaripark hotel in Nairobi on December 6, 2022.

Photo credit: Evans Habil | Nation Media Group
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By  Sam Kiplagat

Court Reporter

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Congolese opposition figure Corneille Nangaa last week announced the creation of a political-military alliance with M23.
  • Kenya has distanced itself from the alliance and has promised to investigate the matter after DRC recalled its ambassador in protest.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has denounced the Congo River Alliance Declaration that is being pushed by Congolese opposition figure Corneille Nangaa.

Mr Kenyatta, the facilitator of the East African Community (EAC) led Nairobi Peace process, has said he supports the US-brokered ceasefire, stating that he continues to seek its indefinite extension to facilitate the peace-building process, put an end to the senseless killing and suffering of the people of the eastern DRC.

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