Kenya: Paska and Njerae Unveil Visual Story for 'No More Drama,' Merging Haitian Konpa and East African Rnb

What began as a musical meeting between Haiti and East Africa has now taken shape on screen. Haitian-Congolese artist Paska and Kenyan singer-songwriter Njerae are taking their… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Urges Global Backing Against FDLR Threat, Hails Kenya Ties

Rwanda has called on the international community to support its efforts to address the threat posed by the FDLR militia in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as Kigali sought to… Read more »

Kenya: Coast Guard Deploys Assets to Flood-Risk Areas Ahead of Peak El Niño Rains

The Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) has stepped up preparations for the peak El Niño rainfall period, positioning personnel and assets in flood-prone areas along Kenya's… Read more »

Kenya: Murkomen Admits Security Forces Lack Resources to Sustain Operations in Samburu, Meru, Isiolo

The government has admitted that security personnel and equipment deployed to tackle banditry in Samburu, Meru and Isiolo are inadequate for sustained operations, as 14 people were… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Backs Stronger AU-UN Role in Africa Conflicts, Supports UN Financing for AU-Led Missions

The United States has backed a stronger African Union-United Nations partnership to address conflicts across the continent, saying a UN framework for financing AU-led peace… Read more »

Africa: AU, Regional Blocs Move to Strengthen African Standby Force Amid Evolving Security Threats

The African Union and regional economic communities have signed a new agreement to strengthen coordination in the use of the African Standby Force, in a move aimed at improving… Read more »

Kenya: Murkomen Wants Community Reports Turned Into Strategic Security Intelligence

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for a stronger system to turn community information into actionable intelligence, saying… Read more »

Kenya: 48 AK-47 Rounds Hidden Inside Meat Recovered From Bus in Kitui Operation

Police have recovered 48 rounds of AK-47 ammunition concealed inside pieces of meat on a passenger bus intercepted in Kanyonyoo, Kitui County, with the driver and turnboy arrested. Read more »

Africa: Ruto Challenges Post-War Global Order, Renews Call for Permanent African Voice At UN

President William Ruto has challenged the post-World War II global order, arguing that the institutions created in 1945 no longer reflect the geopolitical realities of the modern… Read more »

Kenya: KNCHR Warns of Rising Insecurity, Political Violence Ahead of 2027

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has raised concerns over renewed insecurity in parts of the country and growing political violence and inflammatory rhetoric… Read more »

Kenya: New GSU Officers to Bolster Security Ahead of 2027 Polls, Murkomen Says

The Government has signalled an enhanced security deployment ahead of the 2027 General Election following the graduation of a new batch of General Service Unit (GSU) officers. Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi Warns Goons Could Evolve Into Terrorist Groups

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned that organised criminal gangs and "goons" could evolve into violent extremist and terrorist groups if their activities are not… Read more »

Kenya: Senators Demand Bomas Complex Contract As Ministries Clash Over Project Oversight

Senators have demanded the contract and key financial and procurement records for the multi-billion-shilling Bomas International Conference Centre (BICC) project amid questions… Read more »

Kenya: Jigjiga Detention Puts Saudi-Backed Somali Military Training Programme Under Scrutiny

The detention of hundreds of Somali soldiers in Ethiopia has raised fresh questions over the scale and purpose of a Saudi-backed military training programme in Somalia, including… Read more »

Kenya: Police Warns Against Revenge, Hatred Ahead of 2027 Polls

Deputy Inspector General of Police Douglas Masengeli has warned Kenyans against allowing political differences to fuel revenge, hatred and violence ahead of the 2027 General… Read more »

Sudan: Leaked Intelligence Sheds New Light On Sudan Military's Alleged Chlorine Weapons Programme

The war in Sudan is facing renewed scrutiny over allegations that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) under General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan developed and deployed chlorine-based… Read more »

Kenya: NPS Launches Probe to Identify Armed Men Behind Abduction of Standard Group Editor

The National Police Service has launched investigations to establish the identities of heavily armed men who allegedly abducted Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. Read more »

Kenya: KNCHR Warns Enforced Disappearances Remain a 'Continuing' Human Rights Crisis in Kenya

Kenya's human rights watchdog has warned that enforced disappearances remain a continuing human rights crisis, citing 46 cases it has documented in 2026 and calling on the… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Orders Police to Pursue Politicians Financing Political Violence Ahead of 2027

President William Ruto has warned politicians against hiring gangs to disrupt political meetings, intimidate opponents or perpetrate violence, saying no political objective can… Read more »

Kenya: Juma Highlights UNODC Role in Combating Weapons Trafficking

The Executive Director United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Director-General has called for stronger cooperation to enhance security across Ukraine's railway network, amid… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Vows to Crush Goonism As Murkomen Dismisses 'National Crisis' Claims

President William Ruto has warned individuals involved in political violence that the Government will take action against them, as he urged residents of Emurua Dikirr in Narok… Read more »

Kenya: 5 Herders Abducted By Suspected Al-Shabaab in Mandera, Ransom Demanded

Five local herders remain in captivity following a suspected abduction by al-Shabaab militants in Lafey Sub-County, Mandera County. Read more »

Africa: Armed Drones Emerge As New Threat to Aid Workers As UN Warns of Rising Violence

Cheap and increasingly accessible armed drones are emerging as a deadly new threat to humanitarian workers, with the United Nations warning that the technology is putting lethal… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Hails KDF for Supporting Development Projects Across Kenya Beyond Vision 2030

President William Ruto has commended the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for playing a growing role in the country's development agenda, saying the military's contribution is aligned… Read more »

Kenya: Court Orders Govt to Set Aside Millons for Torture, Abduction Victims

The government has been ordered to set aside Sh105 million from a compensation fund for victims of torture, enforced disappearances and abductions as a court considers a legal… Read more »