Kenya: Daadab, Kakuma to Be Municipalities in Refugees Integration Plan

The resettlement of over 700,000 refugees in Daadab and Kakuma camps inched closer to reality after key stakeholders formally adopted the planned integration with local… Read more »

Kenya: Police Officer Loses Forearms After Teargas Canister Explodes in Anti-Finance Bill 2024 Protests

A police officer lost both his forearms Tuesday during the anti-Finance Bill when a teargas canister exploded on his hands. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Condemns Russia's Invasion, Highlights African Conflicts At Global Summit

President William Ruto has joined world leaders in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling it unlawful, unjust, and against international law. Read more »

Kenya: Koome Promises Court-Specific Security Protocols Following Makadara Incident

Chief Justice Martha Koome has promised a comprehensive review of the security architecture around courts to address emerging security threats. Read more »

Kenya: Military Academy Boss Maj. Gen Kiugu Calls for Review of Frameworks to Protect Civilians in Peacekeeping Missions

Kenya Military Academy (KMA) Commandant, Major General Aphaxard Kiugu has emphasized the need for a comprehensive assessment of existing frameworks governing the Protection of… Read more »

Kenya: EU Naval Force Conducts First Multi-Agency Exercise With Kenya to Boost Maritime Security

The European Union Naval Force Operation ATALANTA (EUNAVFOR ATALANTA) conducted its inaugural joint multi-agency exercise with Kenyan security forces last week. Read more »

Kenya: Garissa Chief Arrested for Seeking Bribes From Refugees Seeking Services

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Garissa Chief for extorting money from refugees seeking services from his office. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Kenya Breaks Silence On Sunday's Coup Attempt in DRC

Kenya has condemned Sunday's coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) terming it a violation of established norms. Read more »

Kenya: Kakuma, Dadaab Refugee Camps to Be Upgraded to Integrated Communities

Interior Cabinet secretary Kithure Kindiki has lauded the decision to include the transitioning of the Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps into integrated communities in phase II of… Read more »

South Sudan: President Ruto Urges Unity for Lasting Peace in South Sudan

President William Ruto has called for a strong commitment from all parties in the South Sudan peace process to achieve lasting and sustainable peace. Read more »

Kenya: 12 People Killed in IED Explosion in Elwak Town, Mandera

At least 12 people were killed Monday following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Elwak Town, Mandera. Read more »

Kenya: Houses Swept Away in Mai Mahiu After Dam Breaks Banks

A major search and rescue operation is underway in Mai Mahiu after a nearby river broke its banks due to flash floods affecting Kamuchiri Village. Read more »

Kenya: Public Prosecutor Summons Ex-Navy Officers for Rehearing of Desertion Case

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has issued a notice to former Kenya Navy Officers convicted by a Court Martial for Desertion of Duty, urging them to submit… Read more »

Kenya: KDF Soldier Muriithi Who Perished in Chopper Crash Laid to Rest

Flight Technical Senior Sergeant John Muriithi was today laid to rest at his farm in Kirimunge , Kirinyaga Central. Read more »

Kenya: KDF Plane Crash Victim to Be Buried Next Friday

The late sergeant Cliphonce Omondi who died in a helicopter crash that also claimed the life of chief of defence forces, General Francis Ogolla will be buried on 3rd may this year… Read more »

Kenya: Friday Memorial Service for Late CDF Ogolla Postponed Indefinitely

The memorial service for the late General Francis Ogolla that set for Friday has been postponed indefinitely the Kenya Defence Forces has announced. Read more »

Kenya: Calls for Transparent Probe Into General Ogolla's Death Gain Traction

Kalonzo Musyoka, a Co-principal of Azimio, has urged the government to publicly disclose the cause of General Francis Ogolla's death once investigations are completed. Read more »

Kenya: Lorna Ogolla Honors Father's Legacy, Urges Pursuit of Excellence Amidst Adversity

Lorna Ogolla, the daughter of the late military chief General Francis Ogolla has implored Kenyans to embrace a pursuit of excellence despite adversities, echoing her father's… Read more »

Kenya: Captain Hillary Litali, KDF Soldier in Elgeyo Marakwet Chopper Crash Mourned By Family

Captain Hillary Litali, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Officer who died among nine others in a chopper crash in Elgeyo Marakwet has left a gaping gap in his his family as he was… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Says Gen. Ogolla's Appointment As CDF Among His Best Decisions

President William Ruto has described the appointment of the late Chief of Defense Forces General Francis Ogolla as the best decision he ever made. Read more »

Kenya: AU Commission Chairperson Faki Lead Regional Leaders in Mourning CDF Ogolla

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has joined a list of leaders who have sent messages of condolences as Kenyans mourn the Chief of Kenyan Defence… Read more »

Kenya: General Francis Ogolla, Kenya's Military Chief Who Died in a Chopper Crash

General Francis Omondi Ogolla, who died in a helicpter crash on Thursday, was named Kenya's military chief in April 2023. Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Declares 3 Days of Mourning Following Gen Ogolla's Death

President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning following the death of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Francis Ogolla and nine other Kenya Defence Forces… Read more »

Kenya: KDF Dispatches Air Crash Investigation Unit to Ogolla Chopper Crash Site

The Kenya Defence Forces has dispatched a team of air crash Investigators to probe the cause of the tragic air crash that led to the death of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Military Chief General Francis Ogolla Dead in Plane Crash

Kenya is in mourning following the death of its military chief, General Francis Omondi Ogolla in a plane crash. Read more »