March 12
Kenya: Will Kenya Send Troops Now That Haiti PM Has Resigned?
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned amid deadly gang violence in the country even as Kenya plans to send police officers there. Read more »
March 08
Kenya: End of an Era As Lieutenant General Peter Njiru Retires After Nearly 4 Decades
Lieutenant General Peter Mbogo Njiru has completed his tour of duty after 39 years in the military. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Lt. Charles Muriu Vice Chief of Defence Forces in New Military Changes
President William Ruto has promoted Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him the Vice Chief of Defence Forces. Read more »
March 07
Kenya: Ukraine and Kenya Embrace Art to Confront Legacies of War and Colonialism
Culture and art hold a significant place in both Ukrainian and Kenyan societies, serving as powerful tools for expressing identity and rejecting the legacies of war and… Read more »
March 06
Kenya: Inquiry Reveals Shocking Rights Abuses By British Army in Kenya
A Kenya National Human Rights Commission (KNHRC) inquiry has uncovered human rights abuses by the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK), exposing deficiencies in victims'… Read more »
March 01
Kenya: Kenya Signs Agreement With Haiti On Deployment of 1,000 Police Officers
Kenya has formalised the planned deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti by signing an agreement. Read more »
February 26
Kenya: Defence CS Duale Hosts UK Counterpart Heappey for Talks On Regional Security
Defence Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, on Monday hosted his UK counterpart, James Heapey, for crucial discussions on regional security and defence cooperation. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Calls for Increased Support in Security Infrastructure Enhancement
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has appealed for additional assistance from development partners to bolster Kenya's security infrastructure against evolving threats. Read more »
February 20
Kenya: Army Officers Intecept Uncustomed Sugar in Garissa, No Arrests Made
Police in Dadaab have launched a probe following the recovery of uncustomed goods by officers of the Kenya Army attached to Garissa's Modika Barracks. Read more »
Kenya: Rwanda Demands FDLR Demobilisation As Condition for De-Escalation With DRC
Rwanda has demanded the demobilisation and repatriation of the DRC-backed Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) rebel group as a condition to de-escalate a… Read more »
Kenya: Kigali Protests 'Shocking' US Statement On DRC-Backed Rwandan Rebels
Rwanda has protested the United States characterization of the DRC-backed Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), as a 'negative force' marking a departure from an… Read more »
February 11
Somalia: Four Soldiers Shot Dead at Mogadishu Base - Probe Launched
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a joint probe with Somalia into Saturday's shooting incident at a military base in Mogadishu, which left four soldiers dead and two… Read more »
February 01
Kenya: Eyebrows Raised as Ruto Pushes for Haiti Police Deployment Despite Court Order
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has raised eyebrows on the adamant quest by the Executive to deploy police officers to Haiti despite a court order suspending the mission. Read more »
January 30
Kenya: U.S. Donates Sh220 Million of Advanced Protective Equipment to KDF
The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Tuesday handed over a Sh220 million donation of state-of-the-art personal protective equipment to the Kenyan Defence Forces (KDF) at Kahawa… Read more »
January 26
Kenya: Ruto Discusses Sudan Conflict With German Foreign Minister at Sagana
President William Ruto has held talks with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock amid intensified global efforts for the resolution of the conflict in Sudan. Read more »
January 23
Kenya: AFRICOM Commander Langley Meets Duale, Gen Ogolla in Nairobi
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Tuesday held discussions on security cooperation with the Commander of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) General Michael Langley at the… Read more »
January 19
Uganda: IGAD Urges Sudan Generals to Dialogue, End War
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development Heads of State meeting has called on the warring parties in Sudan to agree to a ceasefire, end the war and a face-to-face meeting… Read more »
January 05
Kenya: El Nino Floods Led to 174 Deaths With Agriculture Sector Losing Sh16bn
The wake of the El Niño floods tragically led to the loss of 174 lives, including 133 adults and 41 children with the government ramping up efforts to reduce the number of… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Recalls Envoy in Protest of Talks Between President Ruto and Paramilitary Commander Dagalo
Sudan has recalled its ambassador from Nairobi in protest the meeting between President William Ruto and paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. Read more »
January 04
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Warring Parties in Sudan Conflict to Embrace Dialogue
President William Ruto has called on the warring parties in the Sudan conflict to embrace dialogue and work towards the attainment of lasting peace. Read more »
January 03
Kenya: President Ruto Holds Talks With Sudanese Paramilitary Leader Dagalo
President William Ruto has held talks with the Sudan's Rapid Support Forces Leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, in State House, Nairobi. Read more »
January 02
Kenya: We Will Not Allow Attempts to Revive Mungiki - Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured that the government will not allow the mushrooming of the illegal Mungiki sect urging the youth to shun attempts to be initiated in… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Kenya: Gachagua Urges Youth to Avoid Being Indoctrinated Into Mungiki Sect
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has asked youths in Mt Kenya region to shun proscribed mungiki sect which he says is being revived by some leaders. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Receive Sh7bn Worth of Modernized Security Equipment Early Next Year
Kenya is set to receive the first batch of upgraded and modernized security equipment early next year. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Kenya: Chief of Defense Forces Ogolla Assures Ailing Servicemen of Medical Support
Chief of Defense Forces (CDF)Francis Ogolla has assured ailing servicemen of medical support towards their recovery journey. Read more »