July 18, 2023
Kenya: Murkomen Pleads With Odinga to Call Off Protests, Resume Dialogue
Amid raging political temperatures in the country, Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has pleaded with Opposition leader Raila Odinga to call off the planned… Read more »
Kenya: UK, U.S. Lead 13-Member League Asking Ruto, Odinga to Table Concerns for Talks
A thirteen-member league of western diplomatic missions based in Nairobi has offered to mediate the escalating clash between the opposition and government. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Take Action Against Those Causing Conflict in Sondu - PS Omollo
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo says the government will take strong action against those responsible for the conflicts in Sondu town, Read more »
July 13, 2023
Kenya: From Next Week We Will Have Three Days Straight of Protests - Nairobi Senator
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hinted at the opposition coalition stepping up its anti-government protests from next week. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Sudan: End Violence in the Sudan - IGAD Asks Combatants
Parties to the Sudan conflict have been asked to declare an unconditional ceasefire. Read more »
Kenya: General Ogolla Urges Security Agencies to Engage Local Residents in Security Operations
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Francis Ogolla, has emphasized the importance of security agencies collaborating with local residents during security operations across… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Convenes IGAD Quartet On Sudan Peace Process
President William Ruto has convened a session of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development Quartet on Sudan. Read more »
July 09, 2023
Kenya: Commonwealth Silver Medalist Simiu's Heartfelt Appeal to War-Torn Birthplace Samburu
After securing his place on the plane to the World Championships in Budapest, Commonwealth Games 10,000m silver medalist Daniel Simiu had a message for young people from Samburu:… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Drop Refugee Encampment, Adopt Resettlement in Policy Shift
Kenya is set to implement a policy shift that will see the country cease encampment of refugees in favour of resettlement and reintegration. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Suspends Kenya-Somalia Border Re-Opening Following Increased Attacks
The government has temporarily suspended its plans to reopen Kenya-Somalia border points following a surge in terrorist attacks in the Northern region. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Meets MPs From Odinga's Backyard to Talk Development
President William Ruto says the Government will work with leaders from all parts of the country, regardless of their political affiliation. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Kenya: Kindiki Urges Community, Religious Leaders to Support Govt Efforts in Combating Terrorism in Northern Kenya
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has urged community and religious leaders, as well as residents in the North Eastern region to join forces with security agencies in the… Read more »
Kenya: Two Kenyan Fishermen Shot Dead By Ugandan Military at Lake Victoria
Two Kenyan fishermen were last night shot dead allegedly by Uganda People Defence Force (UPDF) officer while fishing in Lake Victoria at Sumba area in Budalang'i. Read more »
July 01, 2023
Somalia: ATMIS Concludes First Phase Troop Drawdown, 7 Bases Handed to Somalia
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has concluded the first phase of the troop drawdown after handing over two Forward Operating Bases (FOBs). Read more »
June 25, 2023
Kenya: 5 People Beheaded By Suspected Al-Shabaab in Lamu Attack
Suspected Al Shabaab militants have beheaded at least five people following an attack in Salama and Juhudi villages in Mkunumbi Division, Lamu County. Read more »
Central Africa: Kenya to Take Charge of Against Illicit Small Arms Trade in Great Lakes Region, Horn of Africa
Kenya has been elected to take charge of the regional war ag against illicit small arms trade in Great Lakes region and Horn of Africa. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Somalia: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia Hands Over Forward Operating Base to Somali National Army in Troop Drawdown Effort
As part of its ongoing troop drawdown, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has officially handed over a Forward Operating Base (FOB) to the Somali National Army… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Modernize Artillery to Fight Al-Shabaab - CS Duale
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced plans to modernize the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and Police artillery in a renewed move to bring an end to Al Shabaab attacks… Read more »
Kenya: Let Humanitarian Agencies Work Freely, President Ruto Tells Warring Sudan Parties
President William Ruto has asked warring parties in Sudan to allow humanitarian agencies to operate freely. Read more »
Kenya: IGAD Quartet Sets Roadmap for Sudan Peace Talks Amid Resistance in Khartoum
Foreign Ministers drawn from the IGAD quartet of Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti and South Sudan have endorsed a roadmap to Sudan peace talks amid resistance from Khartoum's General… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi to Host IGAD-Mandated Sudan Peace Talks in August - Ministers
The IGAD-mandated Sudan peace talks under Kenya's leadership will convene in August, the bloc's quartet of foreign ministers has indicated. Read more »
June 17, 2023
Kenya: 20 Police Officers Trained on Surveillance Operations in Fight Against Terrorism
Twenty police officers from the National Police Service have completed a specialized training program aimed at enhancing their skills in surveillance operations for combating… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Kenya: Eight Officers Killed as Al-Shabaab Stage Three Attacks in Wajir, Garissa and Lamu Counties
At least eight police officers were killed Tuesday in Bodhei at the border of Lamu and Garissa counties when the vehicle they were travelling in ran over an Improvised Explosive… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Kenya: Security Agencies in North Eastern Embrace Community Engagement to Counter Terrorism
In the ongoing battle against Al-Shabaab infiltration along Kenya's borders, security agencies in the North Eastern region are adopting a strategy centered on community engagement… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Welcomes Expansion of the IGAD Troika on Sudan
Kenya has welcomed the expansion of the IGAD Troika on Sudan. Read more »