July 21
Kenya: Enough Is Enough, President Ruto Declares, Vowing to End Protests
President William Ruto has declared "enough is enough" after weeks of protests that have claimed over 50 lives across the country. Read more »
July 19
Kenya: Kenyan, Haitian Police Recapture Key Port-AU-Prince Port - Mission Commander
Kenyan and Haitian police officers have successfully recaptured a key Port-au-Prince port after a fierce gun battle with gang members who had occupied the strategic seaport since… Read more »
Kenya: US Condemns Police Brutality On Protesters, Calls for Accountability
The United States Embassy in Kenya has urged the government to continue taking steps to ensure accountability in the fight against corruption to promote unity, and reconciliation. Read more »
Kenya: Shilling Loses Ground Against Major Currencies Amid Demos, Moody's Downgrade
The Kenyan shilling has slipped against various global currencies, coming on the back of ongoing youth-led demonstrations and the country's downgraded rating by global rating… Read more »
July 17
Kenya: Second Batch of Kenyan Troops Land in Haiti
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 17 - 200 more Kenya police officers have been dispatched to Haiti under the United Nation backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission aimed at… Read more »
July 09
Kenya: Haiti Mission Kenyan Police Commander Otunge Says No Room for Failure
The Kenyan police Commander to Haiti Godfrey Otunge has said there is no room for failure in the mission to restore peace in Haiti. Read more »
July 01
Kenya: Govt Urged to Engage International Mediator in Impasse With Gen Z Over Finance Bill
Religious leaders in Siaya want the government to engage an international mediator in solving the current impasse that saw young Kenyans take to the streets to protest the passage… Read more »
June 27
Kenya: Court Allows KDF Deployment to Quell Riots but Gives Govt 2 Days to Outline Scope, Duration
The High Court has declined to outlaw the deployment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers to help police quell anti-budget protests. Read more »
Kenya: 7 People Injured During Homa Bay Protests
Seven people have suffered police gunshot wounds and rushed to Homa Bay county Teaching and Referral Hospital following protests in Homa Bay Town. Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Coalition Files Petition Against Army Deployment to Stop Protests
Azimio La Umoja has filed petition under certificate of urgency against KDF deployment to quell protests ahead of a ruling on a similar case by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). Read more »
June 26
Kenya: Sonko Urges President Ruto to Drop Finance Bill Following Tuesday's Chaos
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has urged President William Ruto to reconsider the controversial Finance Bill 2024 that has sparked widespread discontent culminating in… Read more »
June 25
Kenya: Kenya Deploys Military Amid Violent Protests Over Finance Bill
Kenya has deployed the military after violence escalated on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least four protesters and injuries to many others. The protests erupted after the… Read more »
Sudan: Unicef Urges Immediate Action for Sudanese Children Amid Ongoing War
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has called for urgent action to support millions of Sudanese children whose lives have been devastated by the… Read more »
June 24
Kenya: Ruto Sends Off First 400 Police Officers to Haiti
The officers are due to travel to Haiti on Tuesday to lead a United Nations-backed mission aimed at addressing gang violence. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Police to Depart for Haiti Tuesday to Lead UN-Backed Mission
A Kenyan police force is scheduled to depart for Haiti on Tuesday to lead a United Nations-backed mission aimed at addressing gang violence, despite ongoing court challenges… Read more »
June 21
Kenya: Protester Shot Dead By Police During Nairobi Protests
One person was fatally shot Thursday evening during anti-Finance Bill protests along Moi Avenue in Nairobi. Read more »
June 20
Kenya: Daadab, Kakuma to Be Municipalities in Refugees Integration Plan
The resettlement of over 700,000 refugees in Daadab and Kakuma camps inched closer to reality after key stakeholders formally adopted the planned integration with local… Read more »
June 19
Kenya: Police Officer Loses Forearms After Teargas Canister Explodes in Anti-Finance Bill 2024 Protests
A police officer lost both his forearms Tuesday during the anti-Finance Bill when a teargas canister exploded on his hands. Read more »
June 16
Kenya: President Ruto Condemns Russia's Invasion, Highlights African Conflicts At Global Summit
President William Ruto has joined world leaders in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling it unlawful, unjust, and against international law. Read more »
June 13
Kenya: Koome Promises Court-Specific Security Protocols Following Makadara Incident
Chief Justice Martha Koome has promised a comprehensive review of the security architecture around courts to address emerging security threats. Read more »
June 07
Kenya: Military Academy Boss Maj. Gen Kiugu Calls for Review of Frameworks to Protect Civilians in Peacekeeping Missions
Kenya Military Academy (KMA) Commandant, Major General Aphaxard Kiugu has emphasized the need for a comprehensive assessment of existing frameworks governing the Protection of… Read more »
May 28
Kenya: EU Naval Force Conducts First Multi-Agency Exercise With Kenya to Boost Maritime Security
The European Union Naval Force Operation ATALANTA (EUNAVFOR ATALANTA) conducted its inaugural joint multi-agency exercise with Kenyan security forces last week. Read more »
Kenya: Garissa Chief Arrested for Seeking Bribes From Refugees Seeking Services
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Garissa Chief for extorting money from refugees seeking services from his office. Read more »
May 22
Congo-Kinshasa: Kenya Breaks Silence On Sunday's Coup Attempt in DRC
Kenya has condemned Sunday's coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) terming it a violation of established norms. Read more »
May 07
Kenya: Kakuma, Dadaab Refugee Camps to Be Upgraded to Integrated Communities
Interior Cabinet secretary Kithure Kindiki has lauded the decision to include the transitioning of the Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps into integrated communities in phase II of… Read more »