April 16
Kenya: Foreign Relations Committee Rejects Ruto's Pick for Goma Consulate
The National Assembly Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations has rejected the nomination of Charles Githinji Kiiru as the Consular General for Goma, DRC. Read more »
April 12
Kenya: Two Alleged Al-Shabaab Recruiters Detained for 21 Days in Mombasa
Two individuals suspected of recruiting young people into joining terrorist groups in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be detained for a further 21 days. Read more »
February 22
Rwanda: Faki Cautions the West Against Meddling in African Affairs Amid DRC-Rwanda Tiff
The African Union Commission (AUC) has warned the West against "interfering with the internal affairs" of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda amid simmering tensions… Read more »
February 20
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 21
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Prime Minister Quits After Court Ruling On Seperation of Powers
The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde has resigned from his position after three years at the helm. Read more »
January 02
Kenya: President Ruto, Uhuru Kenyatta, Raila Odinga Congratulate Tshisekedi on Re-Election
President William Ruto has joined leaders in congratulating Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi on his re-election. Read more »
December 31, 2023
Kenya: Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Congratulates President Tshisekedi on Re-Election in DRC
Kenya's former President, Uhuru Kenyatta, has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi on his re-election as the leader of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
January 01
Kenya: Raila Odinga Congratulates President Tshisekedi on Re-Election in DRC
Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja Coalition party, has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi for securing re-election as the leader of the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
December 22, 2023
Kenya: General Ogolla Heaps Praises on KDF for Successful Mission in Eastern DR Congo
Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla has lauded the Kenyan troops for their contribution to the peace efforts in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
December 21, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Last KDF Contingent Exits DR Congo Ending EACRF Mission
The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF), that was deployed to the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to battle the M23 rebels, formally ended its mission to the… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta Denounces 'Shocking' Congo River Alliance Presser in Nairobi
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has denounced the December 15 press conference by Congo River Alliance terming it "shocking". Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Refusal to Arrest Congo River Alliance Luminaries
President William Ruto has defended Kenya's refusal to arrest leaders of the Congo River Alliance unveiled in Nairobi on December 15 following Kinshasa's request. Read more »
December 16, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Former DR Congo Electoral Commission Chair Forms Coalition to Challenge Tshisekedi
Former Chairman of DRC's Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) has formed an alliance with M23 rebels and other political parties to take on President Felix Tshisekedi… Read more »
December 17, 2023
Kenya: Kenya to Probe Persons Behind Congo River Alliance Declaration, Assess Free Speech Breaches
Kenya said Sunday it would work to identify persons behind the Congo River Alliance declaration in Nairobi and possible violations of free speech provisions. Read more »
December 10, 2023
Kenya: Army Says Troops to Continue Exiting DR Congo in an Orderly Manner
The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) says it will continues withdrawing troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in an orderly manner. Read more »
November 24, 2023
Southern Africa: EAC, SADC Chiefs of Defence Forces to Discuss the Next Steps for the Nairobi Process On DRC
The Chiefs of Defence Forces from the East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) States have been mandated to discuss the next steps for the… Read more »
November 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Firm to Lead Construction of U.S.$210 Million Smart City in Kinshasa
A Kenyan-grown financial consultancy firm, AVLC Group, has been picked by MC Telecom, a Kinsasha-based firm, to offer lead consultancy services in the construction of a… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Kenya: EACRF to Probe Mortar Attack From DR Congo-Held Position That Killed Kenyan Peacekeeper
The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) has launched probe into attack from a Congolese army position that killed a Kenyan peacekeeper. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Kenya: DR Congo Blames Rwanda for M23 Mortar Attacks That Killed an EAC Peacekeeper
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has blamed Rwanda for the death of an East African Community (EAC) peacekeeper after M23 rebels fired mortars at positions held by the… Read more »
Kenya: Mortar That Killed Kenyan Peacekeeper Came From DR Congo Position - Source
A highly placed source within the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) has refuted claims that Rwanda planned the mortar attack that killed a Kenyan peacekeeper. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Kenyatta Condemns Renewed Violence in Eastern DR Congo, Urges Commitment to Talks
Former Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has condemned renewed hostilities in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where the Congolese army and allied troops are battling… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Kenya: DR Congo Lifts Visa Requirement on Kenyan Citizens in Reciprocal Move
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has lifted visa restrictions on Kenyans travelling to the Central Africa state. Read more »
September 01, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Drops Visa Requirement for DR Congo Nationals
Kenya has removed visa requirements for citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
July 17, 2023
Kenya: Equity Hosts Kenya, DRC Investors Ahead of Trade Missions
Equity Group Holdings hosted a delegation of investors from Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ahead of trade missions. Read more »