Africa: Uhuru Kenyatta Warns Trust Deficit Is Africa's Biggest Threat to Peace

Africa: Uhuru Kenyatta Warns Trust Deficit Is Africa's Biggest Threat to Peace

Nairobi -- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned that a deepening trust deficit remains one of Africa's greatest threats to peace, stability, and effective conflict resolution.

Uhuru warns trust deficit is Africa’s biggest threat to peace efforts

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has cautioned that a growing “trust deficit” is the most serious threat to peacebuilding efforts across Africa, warning that even well-negotiated agreements often collapse due to a lack of confidence between governments, citizens, and communities. Speaking at the Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026, Kenyatta said that while mediators can help conflicting parties reach agreements, sustaining those deals remains a ma…

Uhuru Warns Trust Deficit Is Africa’s Biggest Threat to Peace

NAIROBI, Kenya May 5 – Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned that a deepening trust deficit remains one of Africa’s greatest threats to peace, stability, and effective conflict resolution. Speaking during the 2026 Johannesburg Arbitration Week, Kenyatta said that while agreements in peace negotiations are often achieved, sustaining them remains difficult due to weakened trust between governments, institutions, and communities. He made the r…