Kenya: Govt to Increase NPRs in the North Rift as Fight Against Banditry is Intensified, CS Kindiki Says

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says the government will increase the number of Narional Police Reservists (NPRs) in the troubled north with the goal of permanently… Read more »

Kenya: Northern Kenya MPs Seek Audience With President Ruto Over Insecurity in the Region

Leaders from Pastoralist communities are now seeking the audience with President William Ruto over insecurity in the Northern Kenya region claiming Interior Cabinet Secretary… Read more »

Kenya: Garissa MPs Demand Halt of Refugee Integration Project, Accuse PS Bitok of Nepotism, Mismanagement

Lawmarkers from Garissa County have demanded the halt of the ongoing plans to integrate refugees under the Shirika Plan citing discrimination and mismanagement. Read more »

Kenya: UN Calls for Deployment of Kenyan-Led Security Team to Haiti as Gang Wars Escalate

A report, published by the United Nations HumanRights office and the UN political mission in Haiti has called for the urgent deployment of the multinational security support… Read more »

Kenya: Govt to Roll Out Shirika Plan to Integrate Refugees, Host Communities in Dadaab, Kakuma Camps

The government is set to roll out the 'Shirika plan' to integrate both refugees and host communities in the Dadaab and Kakuma camps in Garissa and Turkana. Read more »

Kenya: NCIC Concludes Project on Promotion of Peace and Cohesion in Kenya

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has concluded Project on Promotion of Peace and Cohesion in Kenya by preventing and mitigating Electoral Conflicts (Pro-… Read more »

Kenya: Insecurity in Turkana County Linked to Frequent Clashes With South Sudan's Toposa Community

Turkana County has been grappling with persistent insecurity, largely attributed to frequent conflicts between the Toposa community from South Sudan and the Turkana community in… Read more »

Kenya: Egypt Lauds Kenya's 'Balanced' Stance on Gaza War, Asks Nairobi to Influence Ceasefire

Egyptian envoy to Kenya Wael Nasr Eldin Attiya has hailed Kenya for its "balanced" stance on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Palestine that has left over 12,000… Read more »

Africa: Global South Must Push for More Inclusive World Order - President Ruto

President William Ruto has urged nations in the Global South to unite in addressing issues affecting the world. Read more »

Kenya: National Assembly Okays Deployment of Kenyan Police to Haiti

Lawmakers have approved the proposed deployment of the National Police Forces to the Multi National Security Support Mission to Haiti. Read more »

Kenya: MFA Dismisses Push for Kenya to Sever Ties With Israel Over Gaza War

Kenya's Foreign Office has dismissed Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o's call for African Union (AU) States, including Kenya, to sever ties with Israel over human rights violations… Read more »

Kenya: Kakuma-Based Affordable Clean Energy Firm Wins Global Award for Powering Refugees

Affordable clean cooking stove company Usafi Greens has won the 2023 Ashden Awards for providing displaced people with clean energy. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Commits to Further Strengthening of Counter-Terrorism Abilities

The Government has pledged to strengthen its counter-terrorism capabilities with the objective to further enhance the country's overall security. Read more »

Kenya: Energy CS Warns a Liter of Petrol Could Hit Sh300 Amid Gaza Conflict

Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has warned that a liter of super petrol could breach Sh300 amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Read more »

Kenya: Police Trained on Countering Violent Extremism

Kenya's National Police Service (NPS) officers have completed a rigorous four-day Training of Trainers (TOT) instructors' development workshop focused on Countering Violent… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Innovators Transform Invasive Plants Into Clean Cooking Fuels for Refugees

A Kenyan cooking stove manufacturing company, USAFI Green Energy, is making waves with its innovative approach to addressing cooking fuel and environmental challenges within… Read more »

Kenya: Egyptian Ambassador to Kenya Attiya Blames the International Community for Failing to Resolve the Israel-Palestine Crisis

Egypt has accused the international community of failing to do enough to find a lasting solution to the Israel and Palestine decades of hostility that led to the worst invasion on… Read more »

Kenya: Baringo Leaders Decry Harassment in Ongoing Security Operation

Legislators from Baringo County have decried harassment of locals from security officials in the ongoing security operations to flush out bandits from the troubled northern region. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan MP Issues Ultimatum for Reparation and Compensation From UK Over Colonial Atrocities

Tiaty MP William Kamket has issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding reparations and compensation for the families of those massacred during the British Colonial rule in Kenya. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Marine Commando Unit Showcases Elite Skills Before Royals and President Ruto

The newly established Kenya Marine Commando Unit (KMCU) of the Kenya Navy demonstrated its naval prowess in an impressive display for visiting royals, King Charles III and Queen… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Hosts King Charles III At Mtongwe Naval Base for Marine Commando Unit Showcase

President William Ruto will host King Charles III at the Mtongwe Naval Base, where a program showcasing Kenya's first Marine Commando Unit, trained by the British Royal Marines, is… Read more »

Kenya: King Charles III, Queen Camilla Pay Tribute to African WWII Veterans During Kenya Visit

Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla paid tribute to Africans who fought alongside British forces in both World Wars on the third day of their state visit to Kenya. Read more »

Kenya: CS Kindiki Instructs Security Agencies to Go After Political, Spiritual Enablers of Banditry

Interior Cabinet Secretary Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has directed security agencies to crackdown on all political, commercial and spiritual enablers of banditry as well as… Read more »

Kenya: King Charles III Inspects Military Guard of Honour at State House, Received By President Ruto

King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla have arrived at State House, Nairobi where they were welcomed by President William Ruto. Read more »

Kenya: EACRF to Probe Mortar Attack From DR Congo-Held Position That Killed Kenyan Peacekeeper

The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) has launched probe into attack from a Congolese army position that killed a Kenyan peacekeeper. Read more »