Kenya: Gun-Dealer Who Escaped From Karen Police Station Rearrested in Kasarani

A gun dealer who escaped from from Karen police station, Nairobi as police booked him following the discovery of a cache of arms and bullets in his house was finally rearrested. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Rallies Kenyans to Reject Demos, Warns Nane Nane Planners Against Violence

President William Ruto has rallied Kenyans to reject demos that can disrupt peace in the country amid unease over planned protests on Thursday. Read more »

Kenya: Does Unequal Testicle Size Disqualify Potential Recruits From Joining the KDF - Ex-Defence CS Duale Explains

The stringent medical standards for aspiring recruits seeking to join the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) came under scrutiny during the vetting of former Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden… Read more »

Kenya: No One in Military Leadership Feared Me, It Was Just My Style - Duale

Environment and Sanitation Cabinet nominee has dismissed claims that he was shifted from the Ministry of Defense following complains and discomfort among top military officials. Read more »

South Sudan: Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to Mediate Peace in South Sudan

Kenya has reiterated its dedication to mediating peace and stability in South Sudan, as President William Ruto met with the African Union's Panel of the Wise (PoW) at State House… Read more »

Kenya: EACC Says British Army Excesses Beyond Its Mandate

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) now says alleges violations by the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) fall outside its mandate hence its inaction despite… Read more »

Kenya: Kindiki Defends Police Deployment to Haiti At Start of MPs Vetting

Interior Cabinet Secretary nominee Kithure Kindiki has defended the police deployment to Haiti. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Names New Base, Fleet Commanders in KDF Promotions

President William Ruto has promoted Colonel Bernard Markie Oluoch from the Kenya Air Force (KAF) to Brigadier and appointed him Moi Air Base Commander in the latest changes within… Read more »

Kenya: Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Protestors in Mombasa

Police were on Tuesday forced to use teargas to disperse anti-government protesters on Moi Avenue in Mombasa. Read more »

Kenya: Enough Is Enough, President Ruto Declares, Vowing to End Protests

President William Ruto has declared "enough is enough" after weeks of protests that have claimed over 50 lives across the country. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan, Haitian Police Recapture Key Port-AU-Prince Port - Mission Commander

Kenyan and Haitian police officers have successfully recaptured a key Port-au-Prince port after a fierce gun battle with gang members who had occupied the strategic seaport since… Read more »

Kenya: US Condemns Police Brutality On Protesters, Calls for Accountability

The United States Embassy in Kenya has urged the government to continue taking steps to ensure accountability in the fight against corruption to promote unity, and reconciliation. Read more »

Kenya: Shilling Loses Ground Against Major Currencies Amid Demos, Moody's Downgrade

The Kenyan shilling has slipped against various global currencies, coming on the back of ongoing youth-led demonstrations and the country's downgraded rating by global rating… Read more »

Kenya: Second Batch of Kenyan Troops Land in Haiti

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 17 - 200 more Kenya police officers have been dispatched to Haiti under the United Nation backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission aimed at… Read more »

Kenya: Haiti Mission Kenyan Police Commander Otunge Says No Room for Failure

The Kenyan police Commander to Haiti Godfrey Otunge has said there is no room for failure in the mission to restore peace in Haiti. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Urged to Engage International Mediator in Impasse With Gen Z Over Finance Bill

Religious leaders in Siaya want the government to engage an international mediator in solving the current impasse that saw young Kenyans take to the streets to protest the passage… Read more »

Kenya: Court Allows KDF Deployment to Quell Riots but Gives Govt 2 Days to Outline Scope, Duration

The High Court has declined to outlaw the deployment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers to help police quell anti-budget protests. Read more »

Kenya: 7 People Injured During Homa Bay Protests

Seven people have suffered police gunshot wounds and rushed to Homa Bay county Teaching and Referral Hospital following protests in Homa Bay Town. Read more »

Kenya: Opposition Coalition Files Petition Against Army Deployment to Stop Protests

Azimio La Umoja has filed petition under certificate of urgency against KDF deployment to quell protests ahead of a ruling on a similar case by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). Read more »

Kenya: Sonko Urges President Ruto to Drop Finance Bill Following Tuesday's Chaos

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has urged President William Ruto to reconsider the controversial Finance Bill 2024 that has sparked widespread discontent culminating in… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Deploys Military Amid Violent Protests Over Finance Bill

Kenya has deployed the military after violence escalated on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least four protesters and injuries to many others. The protests erupted after the… Read more »

Sudan: Unicef Urges Immediate Action for Sudanese Children Amid Ongoing War

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has called for urgent action to support millions of Sudanese children whose lives have been devastated by the… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Sends Off First 400 Police Officers to Haiti

The officers are due to travel to Haiti on Tuesday to lead a United Nations-backed mission aimed at addressing gang violence. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Police to Depart for Haiti Tuesday to Lead UN-Backed Mission

A Kenyan police force is scheduled to depart for Haiti on Tuesday to lead a United Nations-backed mission aimed at addressing gang violence, despite ongoing court challenges… Read more »

Kenya: Protester Shot Dead By Police During Nairobi Protests

One person was fatally shot Thursday evening during anti-Finance Bill protests along Moi Avenue in Nairobi. Read more »