Nairobi (Kenya), June 19, 2025 (SPS) – The Speaker of the Kenyan Parliament, Hon. Moses Masika Wetang’ula, reiterated Kenya’s full support for the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination and independence.
This came during a meeting with the Sahrawi Ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Mohamed Limam Mohamed Ali, at his office in the capital, Nairobi, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
Attended by several senior advisors to the Kenyan Parliament Speaker, along with the administrative staff of the council, the Sahrawi Ambassador provided a comprehensive briefing on the latest developments in the Sahrawi issue and the decolonization process of Western Sahara. He emphasized the challenges facing the region due to Morocco’s continued occupation of parts of the Sahrawi Republic and the deadlock in prospects for a peaceful settlement.
During the meeting, the Sahrawi Ambassador reaffirmed the commitment of the Sahrawi President, Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, Mr. Brahim Ghali, and the Sahrawi government to enhancing cooperation with Kenya across various levels, particularly in parliamentary and diplomatic spheres, in line with the aspirations of both nations for progress, prosperity, and peace.
The Ambassador also conveyed the greetings of the Speaker of the Sahrawi National Council, Mr. Hamma Salama, and his keenness to develop institutional relations between the two parliaments, praising Kenya’s pioneering role in supporting liberation movements across the African continent.
For his part, the Kenyan Parliament Speaker welcomed the Sahrawi Ambassador and expressed deep appreciation for the historical and fraternal ties between the Kenyan and Sahrawi peoples.
Mr. Wetang’ula affirmed that Kenya, as an active member of the African Union (AU), maintains its firm and supportive stance on the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination and independence, in line with the principles and founding charter of the AU.
Both sides agreed that this meeting embodies the spirit of African solidarity and underscores the importance of upholding AU principles in defending the rights of peoples, as well as advancing the slogan of "African solutions to African problems."
They also commended Kenya’s role in supporting the Sahrawi struggle, given its influential position within the AU and its consistent alignment with international legitimacy and UN resolutions.
In conclusion, both parties stressed the importance of continued consultation and coordination, as well as strengthening parliamentary and diplomatic relations, to enhance African solidarity and support efforts toward achieving a just and lasting peace in Western Sahara and across the African continent.
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