Kenya: Activist Boniface Mwangi Traced to Police Station After Home Raid

Activist Boniface Mwangi has been traced to the Kamukunji police station hours after he was picked up by police from his Machakos home. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, Somalia Endorse New AUSSOM Mission Set to Begin in 2025

Kenya and Somalia have officially endorsed the new African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), set to launch in January 2025. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Girls Are Pretty, Boys Are Ugly - Gen. Muhoozi Says in Latest Attack On Kenya

The Chief of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has once again mocked Kenyans in his never ending 'attacks' directed at his East African… Read more »

Kenya: CS Tuya Commends KDF for Safeguarding the Country

The Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Soipan Tuya on Monday presided over the 13th Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Day celebrations at Thika Garrison, lauding the military's efforts in… Read more »

Kenya: Kahawa Court Hands Ugandan 5-Yrs in Prison for Hoax Terrorist Threat Kenya

A Ugandan has been sentenced to five years in prison by the Kahawa Chief Magistrate Court over hoaxing charges under Section 26 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act No. 30 of 2012. Read more »

Kenya: DP Gachagua's Impeachment Could Cause Conflict - NCIC

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has raised concerns about the potential threat to national unity if Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is impeached by the… Read more »

Kenya: Rising Cases of Insecurity in Nyanza Region Linked to Drug Abuse

The use of illicit drugs among the youth has been associated with the rising insecurity cases within the Nyanza region. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Sets Aside Sh100mn for Evacuation of Kenyans in Lebanon

The government has set aside Sh100 million to be used in the evacuation of Kenyans stranded in Lebanon following escalating tensions in the Middle East. Read more »

Kenya: Security Heightened Countrywide On Day 2 of Public Views On Gachagua Impeachment

Security has been beefed up at constituency offices on the second day of the public participation exercise on the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua impeachment motion. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Urges Kenyans in Lebanon to Register for Evacuation

The government has urged Kenyans residing in Lebanon to register to facilitate their evacuation following escalating tensions in the Middle East. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Orders Refugees, Asylum Seekers to Surrender Passports From Country of Origin Within 30 Days

The Department of Refugee Services (DRS) has issued a directive requiring all refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya to surrender their passports from their countries of origin… Read more »

Kenya: Mudavadi Urges UN Security Council to Extend Kenya's Peace Mission in Haiti

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the United Nation Security council to extend the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti for another one year. Read more »

Kenya: PS Omollo Calls for Collaboration Between Govt, Private Sector to Strengthen Cyber Security Capabilities

Interior Principal Secretary, Raymond Omollo, has underscored the need of strengthening the country's cybersecurity framework to protect its digital future. Read more »

Africa: Bill Gates On the Race to Nourish a Warming World

When historians write about the first quarter of the 21st century, I think they may sum it up this way: Twenty years of unprecedented progress followed by five years of stagnation. Read more »

Kenya: British Defence Adviser Hosts Reception in Nairobi Honoring Military Dedication

On Thursday, 12 September 2024, Brigadier Olly Bryant, the British Defence Adviser to Kenya, hosted a special reception to mark Armed Forces Day and celebrate the extraordinary… Read more »

Kenya: KDF to Handover Sh2.4bn MV Uhuru II to Kenya Railways

The Kenya Defence Forces will hand over the Sh2.4 billion MV Uhuru II to Kenya Railways Corporation in Kisumu on Thursday. Read more »

Kenya: IPOA Probing Withdrawal of Justice Mugambi's Security Detail

The Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating the withdrawal of High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi's security detail. Read more »

Kenya: World Tourism Day - How Travel Management Companies Can Promote Justice and Peace in Kenya

As we approach World Tourism Day, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the role Travel Management Companies (TMCs) play in fostering justice and peace. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Expand Military Cooperation With South Korea in Key Sectors - CS Tuya

Nairobi, Kenya, Sep 12 - Kenya is set to broaden its military collaboration with South Korea on shipbuilding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity, as part of efforts to… Read more »

Kenya: Fading Protests Boost Kenya's Private Sector Activity in August

Kenya's private sector activity improved last month for the first time since May due to the cooling of the recent anti government protests. Read more »

Kenya: U.S. Military Delivers 24 Armored Vehicles to Kenyan Police in Haiti

The United States Military has delivered 24 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) MaxxPros armored vehicles to the Kenyan police in Haiti. Read more »

Kenya: KDF Unveils New Communications Chief

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has effected changes at its Corporate Communications Office following the appointement of Brigadier Paul Njuguna as its new Spokesperson in July. Read more »

Kenya: Police Summon Wanjigi Over Alleged Funding of Anti-Government Protests

Detectives in Nairobi have summoned businessman Jimi Wanjigi over allegations of funding anti-government protests. Read more »

Kenya: Protests Strained Police, Says Nominated Inspector General Kanja

Inspector General nominee Douglas Kanja has acknowledged security lapses during the storming on Parliament on June 25 following anti-finance bill protests. Read more »

Kenya: Group of Protestors Teargassed in Nairobi CBD

A group of people attempting to hold protests along Tom Mboya and Moi Avenue streets in the Nairobi Central Business District(CBD) have been dispersed with teargas by the police… Read more »