November 09, 2022
Kenya: MPs Defense Committee Recommends KDF Troops Deployment to DRC
The National Assembly committee on Defense and has recommended the approval of 903 troops from Kenya Defense Forces to be deployed the troubled Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Meets Kamket, Pkosing to Discuss Banditry in the North Rift
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday met with leaders from West Pokot and Baringo counties to discuss measures to tackle perennial insecurity that has plagued… Read more »
November 07, 2022
Kenya: Ethiopian Govt, Tigray Officials in Nairobi to Discuss Disarmament Process
Ethiopian Government officials and Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) officials are meeting in Nairobi to discuss the disarmament of TPLF forces in accordance with the peace… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Operation in DRC to Cost Sh7.2 Billion - Vice Chief of Defense Forces Ogolla
The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will cost Sh7.2 billion. Read more »
Kenya: AU Lauds Kenya for Hosting Ethiopia and Tigray Officials on Peace Deal
The African Union (AU) has lauded Kenya for playing host to the Ethiopian government and Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) officials to discuss the disarmament process. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Query Kenyan Troops Joining DRC Conflict on a Sh7.2 Billion Budget
Members of Parliament have poked holes on the move by the government to send troops to the troubled Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at a cost of Sh7.2 billion. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Kenya: President Ruto Welcomes Peace Treaty Between Ethiopia Govt, Tigray Forces
President William Ruto has welcomed the signing of an agreement by the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Tigray Regional Government and promised… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Kenya: Kenyan NGOs Welcome Ethiopia's Warring Sides Peace Agreement
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) Council of Kenya has joined peace stakeholders at the African continental level in welcoming the momentous step taken in Pretoria, South… Read more »
October 31, 2022
Kenya: Former President Kenyatta Concerned Over Escalating DRC Conflict
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed concern over the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
October 20, 2022
Kenya: Ruto Commends Kenyans for Peace Despite Efforts to Stir Post-Poll Chaos
President William Ruto has celebrated Kenyans for remaining united before, during and after the August 9 General Election. Read more »
October 18, 2022
Kenya: Kindiki Vows To Flatten Gorges Used as Hideouts By Cattle Rustlers, Bandits
Interior Cabinet Secretary nominee Kithure Kindiki has vowed to 'flatten gorges' used as hideouts by bandits, cattle rustlers in Northern Kenya Read more »
Kenya: Lesuuda Weeps Over Bandit Attacks During Kindiki's Vetting
Samburu West MP Lesuuda Naisula was overcome by emotion and wept during the ongoing Cabinet Secretary nominees confirmation hearing. Read more »
October 17, 2022
Kenya: I've No Capacity Or Constitutional Mandate To Investigate Terror Financiers - Duale
The undelivered pledge by Defense Cabinet Secretary nominee Aden Duale to unmask terror groups in the country was back to haunt him during his vetting. Read more »
Kenya: It Was Wrong To Use The Military To Run Key Govt Functions - Duale
Defense Cabinet Nominee Aden Duale has faulted the militarization of key functions in government by President Uhuru Kenyatta's regime. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Kenya: Museveni's Son Muhoozi Asks President Ruto to Forgive Him Following Kenya Invasion Tweets
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's son Muhoozi Kainerugaba has asked President William Ruto to forgive him following his Kenya invasion tweets that elicited huge public outcry. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Kenya: Army to Deploy Additional Troops to the Peace Keeping Mission in DR Congo
The Kenya Signals Company (KENSIG) of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is set to deploy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of the United Nations Organisation… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Somalia: Lifting Arms Embargo On Somalia Could Be a Phenomenal Blunder
I might be alone on this journey but I still oppose the lifting of the arms embargo in Somalia. What the USA and other countries supporting it have done is like what Emperor Nero… Read more »
October 08, 2022
Kenya: MP Lesuuda Says Tired of Burying Constituents Killed By Bandits, Wants Govt to End Insecurity
Samburu West Member of Parliament Naisula Lesuuda says she is tired of burying her constituents killed by bandits following increased insecurity in the region. Read more »
October 09, 2022
Kenya: Leaders Want Terror Act Amended to Punish Bandits
Leaders have renewed calls to amend the Terrorism Act so as to punish bandits who have been killing people in parts of the North Rift for years. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Holds Talks With Museveni Days After Son's 'Invasion' Tweets
President William Ruto has held talks with Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni whose-big-military son threatened Nairobi on Twitter last week sparking outrage from netizens. Read more »
East Africa: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is Unfit to Be Regional Peace Envoy - Grand Mullah
Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has faulted President William Ruto for appointing his predecessor President Uhuru Kenyatta as Kenya's regional peace envoy. Read more »
October 07, 2022
Kenya: At Leat 3 KDF Soldiers Killed in Accident on Nakuru-Eldoret Road
At least three Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers were Thursday evening killed and 17 others injured following a road accident at Jogoo area on the Nakuru - Eldoret highway. Read more »
October 05, 2022
Kenya: Museveni Apologises Over Son Muhoozi's Kenya Invasion Comments
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has finally broken his silence, two days after his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba published controversial Twitter posts claiming that he and the Ugandan… Read more »
Africa: Kenyatta to Attend Ethiopia, TPLF Peace Negotiation in South Africa
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is among the African leaders who will mediate the African Union (AU)-led peace talks between the Federal Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Kenya: All Is Well! Foreign Affairs CS Nominee Alfred Mutua Says After Meeting Ugandan Envoy Galiwango
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary nominee Alfred Mutua says there is no cause to worry about the cryptic Kenyan invasion messages by Ugandan President Yoweri… Read more »