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 24, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Threatens to Expel Kenyan Turkanas Over Cattle Rustling, Gun Smuggling
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has threatened to expel all Kenyan Turkanas if the Kenyan government fails to hand over the suspected killers of five Ugandan nationals and put an… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Kenya: Police Recover RPGs, Machine Gun, Hand Grenades From Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants
The Special Operations Group (SOG), the Administration Police elite unit on Monday successfully recovered a cache of weapons after engaging in a fierce gun battle with suspected… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Nominates George Mutiso to Sit in Refugee Marshall Plan Technical Committee
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Johnson has nominated Social Services Sub Sector Chief Officer George Mutiso to sit in the Refugee Marshall Plan Technical Committee. 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 18, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Orders Fencing of Liberated Bandit Hideouts in North Rift
The government has announced plans to fence liberated valleys, gorges and caves used as hideouts by bandits in the North Rift regions in a bid to preserve them form reoccupation. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Releases Sh100 Million to Rehabilitate Baringo Schools Ruined By Bandits
The government has released Sh100 million to support the rehabilitation of all schools damaged by bandits who have been terrorizing the North Rift region. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Enroll Police Reservists on NHIF Beginning July - Kindiki
The government will list National Police Reservists (NPRs) from across the country on the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) as part of the efforts to improve their welfare. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki to Assess Progress of Ongoing Security Operation in Baringo
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki is Thursday expected to assess the progress, successes and challenges of the ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu in Baringo County. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Kenya: Govt Extends Designation of Bandit-Prone Valleys as Disturbed Areas
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced a 30-day extension of orders designating parts of six bandit-prone counties in the North Rift as disturbed and dangerous. 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 11, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki, Regional Peers Commit Joint Efforts to Secure the Mandera Triangle
Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia have launched a joint borderlands project to promote peace and stability and strengthen cross-border cooperation among the three neighboring states. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, UNHCR Intensify Efforts to Address Refugee Crisis
The plans to solve Kenya's longstanding refugee situation are now in high gear following the launch of a technical team that will design a comprehensive strategy on the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Sets Up Team to Develop Marshall Plan for Refugees
An Inter-governmental Steering Committee has been formed to develop Kenya's Marshall Plan for refugees as part of the government's commitment to facilitate refugees' self-reliance… 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 07, 2023
East Africa: Regional Leaders Key to Achieving Lasting Peace in DR Congo, Sudan - Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has lauded the country member states of the Peace, Security, and Co-operation Framework (PSC) in their quest towards restoring peace,… 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 »
May 04, 2023
East Africa: United Nations Secretary General Guterres Praises Kenya's Role in Fostering Regional Peace
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has praised the role played by Kenya in fostering regional peace. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto to Hold Talks With UN Boss Guterres on Humanitarian Situation in Sudan
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres in the country for two-day official visit. Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki to Hold Security Meeting to Address Insecurity in Marsabit
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki will on Wednesday meet Security Chiefs and Intelligence Committee in Marsabit Town to develop approaches in addressing deteriorating… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Kenya: CS Kindiki Cautions Marsabit Leaders Against Instigating Ethnic Wars
The Marsabit county security team has been directed to expedite investigations into ethnic conflicts that have continued to lead to loss of lives and property in the area. Read more »
May 02, 2023
Kenya: Over 400 Kenyans Evacuated From Sudan as Humanitarian Crisis Escalates in Khartoum
Kenya has evacuated 409 citizens and over 500 foreign nationals from Sudan as the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF),… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Orders Probe Into Killing of Former Antubetwe Kiongo Ward MCA By Cattle Rustlers
Interior cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered a probe into the killing of George Kaliunga, the former Member of County Assembly of Antubetwe Kiongo Ward, Meru County… Read more »
April 29, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Set for Tiaty Tour to Assess Ongoing Anti-Banditry Campaign
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki is expected to visit the Joint National Police Service (NPS) and Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Operation Maliza Uhalifu Command Centre at… Read more »