August 15, 2023
Kenya: CS Duale Calls on Israel to Join Forces With Kenya to Combat Terrorism, Transnational Organized Crimes
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on Israel to collaborate with Kenya in combating violent extremism and transnational organized crimes that continues to cast a… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Kenya: Kenyatta's Son Jomo Seeks Order to Cancel Revocation of Firearm Certificate
The son of the retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has filed a Petition challenging the decision by the Chief licensing officer to cancel his firearm certificate. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Suspends Revocation of Kenyatta Son's Firearm Licence
The High Court has suspended the move by the Firearm Licensing Board to revoke the license of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's son Jomo. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Kenya: Kenyatta Says Sons Own 6 Firearms for Protection
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta says his two sons own six firearms which are duly licensed. Read more »
Kenya: Maina Njenga, 2 Others Charged With Possession of Offensive Weapons
Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga and two other suspects have been charged with the illegal possession of offensive weapons. Read more »
July 23, 2023
Kenya: Amateur Footage Reveals Firearms Bureau Quest to Disarm the Kenyattas
Details have emerged on a quest to revoke firearm licenses issued to members of the Kenyatta family following allegations of misuse of privately-held weapons. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Defence Forces Holds Joint Training Exercise With the British Army
The Kenya Defence Forces and the British Army Training Unit- Kenya (BATUK) troops integrated to a specialised training exercise in Lolldaiga Ranch Laikipia County. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Kenya: Two Kenyan Fishermen Shot Dead By Ugandan Military at Lake Victoria
Two Kenyan fishermen were last night shot dead allegedly by Uganda People Defence Force (UPDF) officer while fishing in Lake Victoria at Sumba area in Budalang'i. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Central Africa: Kenya to Take Charge of Against Illicit Small Arms Trade in Great Lakes Region, Horn of Africa
Kenya has been elected to take charge of the regional war ag against illicit small arms trade in Great Lakes region and Horn of Africa. Read more »
May 28, 2023
Kenya: 'I Will Make It Happen' - Pastor Dorcas Promises Security Forces Free Weddings
Second Lady Dorcas Rigathi has promised to roll out a financial aid programme to allow uniformed forces to formalize their marriages. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Kenya: We Will Enhance Training on Emerging Threats, President Ruto Says
The National Defence College (NDC) will be equipped to train more decision-makers in the country. Read more »
May 19, 2023
Kenya: 148 Guns Surrendered Since Onset of Anti-Banditry Operation in North Rift
A total of 148 guns have been recovered within the operation areas in the six North Rift counties since the government launched a multi-agency operation to flush out bandits Read more »
May 15, 2023
Kenya: I Had 10 Choices, but Chose Gen Ogolla As CDF Despite Going to Bomas to Try Overturn My Victory - Ruto
President William Ruto now says he appointed General Francis Ogolla to the position of Chief of Defence Forces despite having been among the high-ranking individuals who attempted… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Kenya: 20 Firearms Surrendered to Police in Turkana
A cache of 20 illegal firearms were on Tuesday surrendered to authorities in Turkana County as the operation to flush out bandits in the restive North Rift region continues. Read more »
May 05, 2023
Kenya: Kibochi to Hand Over Chief of Defence Forces Mantle to Ogolla
Outgoing General Robert Kibochi is expected to officially hand over the command of the military to his successor the Chief of Defence Forces Designate General Francis Ogolla who… Read more »
April 29, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Lauds General Kibochi's Quest for Excellence, Says Zeal Worth Emulating
President William Ruto has lauded outgoing Chief of Defence Forces General Robert Kibochi's contribution to the Kenya Defence Forces' quest for excellence. Read more »
April 22, 2023
Kenya: Registration of Kenyans Living in Sudan Underway
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has kicked off the registration process for the evacuation of Kenyans in Sudan. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Kenya: 32 Kenyans Sentenced to 20 Years Imprisonment in Uganda for Illegal Firearms Possession
Thirty-two Kenyans face a 20-year jail term in Ugandan prisons for allegedly being in possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. Read more »
Kenya: Defence Ministry Top Performer In Latest Govt Report
The Ministry of Defense has emerged as the top performing department, according to a report on the evaluation of performance for government Ministries, State Corporations and… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Engaging Neighboring Countries to Curb Smuggling of Illicit Firearms
Kenya is now engaging her neighbours to rein in cross-border smuggling of illegal firearms that have been fuelling violent conflicts and crimes in the region. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki, Duale to Appear Before MPs Committee on KDF Deployment in the North Rift
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and his Interior counterpart Kindiki Kithure will on Thursday appear before a joint Parliamentary committee on Defense, Intelligence and… Read more »
February 19, 2023
Kenya: 4 Other Firearms Surrendered As Govt Seeks to Quell North Rift Bandit Attacks
Four other firearms from villagers in the volatile North Rift region have been returned in response to calls by President William Ruto and disarmament efforts by multi-agency… Read more »
February 17, 2023
Kenya: Kerio Valley - Armed Civilians Defy Order to Surrender Firearms, Only 3 Ceded
Armed civilians in possession of unlicensed firearms in the Kerio Valley have defied a government directive to surrender them as a three-day ultimatum lapsed on Thursday. Read more »
February 01, 2023
East Africa: Horn of Africa Leaders Back Somalia's Quest to Completely Lift Arms Embargo By End of 2023
Horn of Africa leaders now want the international community to repeal the existing United Nations arms embargo in Somalia allowing President Hassan Mohamud led government better… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Kenya: Usafricom to Conduct Largest East African Military Exercise in Kenya
The United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) is set to conduct the largest East African military exercise next month in Kenya. Read more »