He, however, noted that the press conference was held in Nairobi on the grounds that Kenya allows freedom of the press for both its citizens and non-citizens. "The Ministry wishes to note that Kenya is an open and democratic state where freedom of the press is vouchsafed. Mudavadi said the Kenyan government was in no way involved in the press conference adding that it is not a party to the internal affairs of DRC. The pronouncement comes after DRC on Saturday recalled its ambassador to Kenya amid deepening tension between the two countries following the launch of a new Congolese military alliance, including rebels, in Nairobi. Alain Tshibanda, the spokesperson for Congo's foreign ministry, announced the on the X social media platform, formerly Twitter the developments.

Source: Daily Nation December 17, 2023 11:48 UTC