April 29, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Lauds General Kibochi's Quest for Excellence, Says Zeal Worth Emulating
President William Ruto has lauded outgoing Chief of Defence Forces General Robert Kibochi's contribution to the Kenya Defence Forces' quest for excellence. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Says War Against Banditry in the North Bearing Fruits
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has hailed the ongoing security operation to liberate six counties in the North Rift Valley region from the grip of bandits and armed… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Kenya: Government Receives Evacuees of International Organisations Fleeing Sudan
The government through the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs on Wednesday night facilitated the evacuation of at least 342 evacuees who were trapped in the Sudan conflict to… Read more »
April 26, 2023
Kenya: CS Kindiki Says Security in Northern Kenya Improved As Security Forces Occupy Bandit Hideouts
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says security in the Northern Kenya region has been improved after security forces occupied bandit hideouts. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Mulling Issuance of Firearms to Chiefs to Aid in War Against Banditry
The government is mulling the issuance of firearms to chiefs in certain regions of the country to help in the war against banditry. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Kenya: 19 Kenyans Among First Batch of Evacuees Fleeing Sudan Jetted Back Home
Nineteen Kenyans are among thirty-nine evacuees fleeing the war in Sudan that have jetted back home. Read more »
April 24, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Evacuates Citizens From Sudan Amid Escalating Crisis
Kenya has launched an operation to evacuate its citizens from Sudan due to the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has… Read more »
April 23, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Forms Special Agency to Evacuate International Staff From Sudan
The government has set up a special inter-agency facilitation and emergency committee on Sudan (SIFECSC) that will oversee the evacuation of international staff in the battle-torn… Read more »
April 22, 2023
Kenya: Registration of Kenyans Living in Sudan Underway
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has kicked off the registration process for the evacuation of Kenyans in Sudan. Read more »
April 21, 2023
Kenya: Soften Your Hardline Stance, Cleric Tells Politicians on Bi-Partisan Talks
Muslim clerics in Garissa County have called on the political leaders to exercise caution in their words and find amicable ways of solving their differences. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Launches Curriculum on Preventing Violent Extremism Among Children
The ministry of labour and social protection has launched a training curriculum and manual on preventing and countering violent extremism for children officers. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Avers Kenya's Readiness to Host Sudan Peace Talks
President William Ruto on Friday announced that Kenya is ready "to host a process of mediation" between the warring parties in Sudan. Read more »
Kenya: CS Duale Calls for Ceasefire in Sudan Wrangles
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on warring parties in Sudan to shelve their personal interest and focus on the interest of the nation at large for the sake of… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Sudan: Paramilitary Force Battling Sudanese Army Agrees to 24-Hour Truce
The paramilitary force battling the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Sudan Capital Khartoum has agreed to a 24-hour ceasefire to start 6 pm Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Sudan Warring Parties to Comply to IGAD Heads of State Summit Resolution
President William Ruto has implored the warring parties in Sudan to fully comply with the resolution of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State Summit… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Kenya: Opposition Azimio Ditches Bi-Partisan Talks, Demands Kofi Annan-Styled Dialogue
The opposition Azimio Coalition has ditched proposed bi-partisan dialogue in Parliament citing malice by the governing Kenya Kwanza Alliance insisting on expanded… Read more »
Kenya: Ichungwa to Table Bi-Partisan Talks Motion Amid Azimio Standoff
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah was set to table a motion on the bi-partisan committee on the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Kenya: Govt Says Khartoum Mission in Touch With 3,000 Kenyans Stranded in Sudan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has placed the number of Kenyans stranded in Sudan due to the ongoing fighting between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces… Read more »
April 16, 2023
East Africa: IGAD Calls for Cessation of Hostilities in Sudan Crisis
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between the warring parties in Sudan. Read more »
Sudan: Kenya Concerned At Sudan Crisis After 0ver 60 Dead
Kenya's president William Ruto has voiced concerns oer the escalating crisis in Sudan where over 60 civilians were killed in fighting between the army and paramilitaries. Read more »
April 13, 2023
East Africa: Kenyatta Calls for Backing EAC Regional Force in Congo to Aid Nairobi-Led Mediation
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for support from the East African Community (EAC) regional force in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as a neutral force to… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Train 200 More Reservists to Support Police Operations in Baringo
The government has given the green light for the training of an additional 200 police reservists beginning this Friday to boost security operations in the bandit-prone Baringo… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Double Security Personnel Deployed to Bandit-Prone Counties
The government is set to double security forces in bandit-prone areas beginning Saturday in a bid to scale up efforts to tame banditry in the North Rift. Read more »
Kenya: 32 Kenyans Sentenced to 20 Years Imprisonment in Uganda for Illegal Firearms Possession
Thirty-two Kenyans face a 20-year jail term in Ugandan prisons for allegedly being in possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. Read more »
Kenya: 'We Shall Approach Bipartisan Talks With an Open Mind,' Says Madzayo.
Kilifi Senator, Stewart Madzayo has said that they will approach bipartisan issues with an open mind. Read more »