Author: Mwangi Maina

Tanzania reassures world after unrest as police issue SMS warnings over election dissent Nov 04, 2025

In an unusual move, police have begun sending SMS warnings urging citizens not to circulate images or videos deemed "alarming" or "demeaning," a step...

Kenya opens Jeddah consulate, deepening Saudi ties Nov 04, 2025

The move, formally announced by Nairobi's Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, is part of President William Ruto's directive to expand Kenya's fo...

AU appoints Djibouti envoy Mohamed Idriss to lead mediation in Madagascar coup crisis Nov 04, 2025

The appointment signals the AU’s bid to restore stability in Madagascar amid global interest from Paris, Beijing, and Moscow.

Kenya assumes chairmanship of African Group at UN, pledges unity and reform Nov 03, 2025

Amb. Lokaale pledged to prioritise cohesion within the African Group and ensure Africa speaks with one voice at key global forums.

Done! Dennis Ombachi turns balcony into Kenya’s culinary embassy Nov 01, 2025

With more than 2.3 million TikTok followers and 1.4 million on Instagram, he's become Kenya's unlikely ambassador of gastrodiplomacy - using food as a...

UN warns of ‘darker hell’ in El-Fasher after RSF seizes city Oct 31, 2025

The Security Council previously sanctioned RSF commanders for violence and human-rights violations.

AUC Chair issues apology after spokesperson’s private jet photo triggers backlash Oct 30, 2025

The image, posted Tuesday on X by spokesperson Nuur Shekh following the AUC delegation's trip to Angola for an infrastructure summit in Luanda, drew s...

Kenya backs UN vote calling for end to US embargo on Cuba Oct 30, 2025

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted the resolution titled "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the...

Tanzania orders civil servants to work from home amid post-election unrest Oct 30, 2025

The election, in which the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party is expected to retain power, has been widely criticised as uncompetitive.

US revokes visa for Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka after criticism of Trump Oct 29, 2025

Soyinka, who previously held US permanent residency but destroyed his green card following Donald Trump's election in 2016, suggested the decision may...

After controversial stints, Vincent Karega takes helm of Rwanda’s new embassy in Algeria Oct 29, 2025

His new assignment in Algiers represents Rwanda's first resident embassy in Algeria — a move that signals Kigali's growing interest in North Africa as...

Sudan expels two senior World Food Programme officials amid escalating tensions Oct 29, 2025

Laurent Bukera, head of the WFP office in Sudan, and Samantha Chattaraj, the agency's operations director, were summoned by the ministry and formally...

Tanzania heads to polls with President Samia expected to secure another term in one-sided election Oct 29, 2025

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the country's first female head of state, is widely expected to retain power in what observers describe as a contest wi...

Ethiopia–Eritrea tensions flare as Abiy Ahmed declares sea access ‘non-negotiable’ Oct 28, 2025

Eritrea, a nation of about 3.5 million people, has in recent years drawn closer to Egypt — another of Ethiopia’s regional rivals — amid ongoing disput...

South Sudan, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Uganda seal deal on Horn of Africa transport corridor Oct 28, 2025

The project aims to open new trade routes, enhance mobility, and accelerate economic integration across the Horn and Eastern Africa.

Kenya launches training to prepare new ambassadors for 21st-century diplomacy Oct 27, 2025

The two-week programme at the Foreign Service Academy aims to equip President Ruto’s newly appointed ambassadors with modern diplomatic, economic, and...

Association of Southeast Asian Nations welcomes East Timor as newest member in historic expansion Oct 27, 2025

Kenya deployed a contingent of around 264 soldiers to the region from December 2000, based in Gleno, Ermera district after decades of conflict.

Tanzania declares October 29 a public holiday for national elections Oct 24, 2025

The declaration follows an earlier announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which set October 29, 2025, as the official d...

Kenya lobbies Tanzania to support Prof. Phoebe Okowa’s candidature for ICJ judge Oct 24, 2025

If elected, Okowa would be the first Kenyan and only the seventh woman in history to sit on the world court.

Chinese warship in Mombasa for technical stop, cultural exchange Oct 24, 2025

During its stay, the crew is expected to conduct equipment maintenance, courtesy visits, and cultural exchanges, according to China's Ministry of Defe...

Tanzania’s pre-election tensions deepen as opposition official arrested Oct 23, 2025

The episode underscores the uneasy political climate in Tanzania, where civic space remains constrained despite promises of reform under President Sam...

Kenya appoints Severine Luyali as new Chief of Protocol Oct 23, 2025

Among her chief responsibilities is ensuring that no moment of embarrassment befalls the President or the First Lady — whether it's a misplaced flag,...

Ethiopia bets on nuclear power to cement regional energy dominance Oct 23, 2025

Gedion described the pact as central to Ethiopia's vision of combining hydropower from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) with nuclear energy...

Foreign envoys pay tribute to Raila Odinga across Kenyan missions Oct 23, 2025

Mudavadi was joined by members of the diplomatic corps, including ambassadors Gisele Fernandez (Mexico), Guo Haiyan (China), T.B.H. Witjaksono Adji (I...

Ruto declares food security key to Kenya’s sovereignty Oct 20, 2025

The President said Kenya must shift from a net food importer to a regional agricultural powerhouse.

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye honours Kenya’s freedom struggle Oct 20, 2025

President Faye expressed Senegal's support for the "brotherly people of Kenya" and extended condolences over the passing of veteran politician Raila O...

Widow of Zimbabwe’s Tsvangirai attends Raila’s burial in Bondo, honouring decades of iconic friendship, opposition alliance Oct 20, 2025

Elizabeth Macheka Tsvangirai joined mourners at Opoda Farm, where she spoke fondly of the enduring friendship between the two opposition icons who sha...

Senegal President Diomaye Faye to serve as Chief Guest during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui Oct 20, 2025

During his visit, Faye will also hold bilateral talks with President Ruto at State House, Nairobi, focusing on strengthening political, economic, and...

India's first diplomatic note that informed Kenya of Raila’s death Oct 16, 2025

The document seen exclusively by The Eastleigh Voice stated that he had been undergoing Ayurveda wellness treatment at Sreedhareeyam Hospital, Kerala,...

‘Won’t be back for many a day’: Raila’s beloved "Jamaica Farewell" song becomes his final goodbye Oct 16, 2025

Across YouTube and social media, Kenyans are revisiting the song, leaving heartfelt tributes.

India bids farewell to Raila Odinga, a Kenyan statesman with deep ties to the country Oct 16, 2025

Raila's regular visits to the Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Clinic in Kerala became a symbol of the growing medical exchange between Kenya and India.

Kenya taps Middle Eastern diplomats to train envoys on regional geopolitics Oct 14, 2025

Speaking during the opening session on Monday, Ambassador Stella Munyi, who represented the Director General for Political and Diplomatic Affairs, sai...

African Union rejects any unconstitutional change of government in Madagascar Oct 14, 2025

The AU's Peace and Security Council (PSC) emphasised that the army must "uphold its constitutional mandate and refrain from meddling in political affa...

Kenya’s ambassador to Guinea Isaac Parashina presents credentials to junta leader, eyes stronger ties Oct 13, 2025

Parashina, who is based in Abuja, Nigeria, serves concurrently as Kenya's top diplomat to Benin, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, a...

Rajoelina flees Madagascar as military mutiny and protests escalate Oct 13, 2025

The evacuation reportedly followed an understanding reached with French President Emmanuel Macron, though French officials insist they are not interve...

Conflicts in DRC and Sudan threaten COMESA integration, warns Secretary-General Chileshe Kapwepwe Oct 10, 2025

COMESA's intra-regional trade has declined for two consecutive years, with analysts warning that prolonged instability could stall the bloc's integrat...

Tshisekedi, Kagame trade barbs at Brussels Gateway Forum over DRC conflict Oct 10, 2025

Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe fired back on X (formerly Twitter), saying President Félix Tshisekedi was "completely mistaken".

Kenya welcomes Israel–Hamas ceasefire, calls for lasting peace based on two-state solution Oct 09, 2025

Nairobi praised the truce's key provisions, including the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, and...

President Kiir announces major government and military shake-up in South Sudan Oct 09, 2025

Under the new decrees, General Dau Aturjong was removed as Chief of Defence Forces of the South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF), replaced by his...

AU warns of unprecedented security threats, urges urgent global action to stabilise Africa Oct 08, 2025

Speaking at a United Nations Security Council session on AU–UN cooperation, the bloc stressed that only collective action can address the conflicts, t...

Ruto’s envoy shake-up: Diplomatic appointees stuck in limbo amid quiet reassignments Oct 08, 2025

Some envoys have been quietly reassigned, while others remain in limbo, underscoring persistent administrative confusion within Nairobi’s foreign serv...

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, TPLF of forging new alliance to destabilise country Oct 07, 2025

Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos alleged that the Eritrean government and hardline elements of the TPLF were "funding, mobilising, and directing arm...

Ethiopia and Egypt trade blame over Nile floods amid GERD dispute Oct 06, 2025

Cairo accused Addis Ababa of "reckless" dam management, claiming that sudden water releases following the dam's September inauguration caused what it...

Tanzania military distances itself from politics ahead of 2025 polls Oct 06, 2025

Colonel Bernard Mlunga, the Acting Director of Information and Relations, said the force had noted "misleading social media posts" attempting to assoc...

Kenyan High Commission in Maputo warns nationals over visa breaches in Mozambique Oct 06, 2025

The High Commission urged citizens "to strictly comply with the permitted duration of stay to avoid inconveniences, fines, or other sanctions."

Russia rebukes Nairobi over 'unanimous' Haiti vote claim Oct 04, 2025

His remarks came after Kenya's foreign affairs permanent secretary, Korir Sing'oei, posted that the resolution's "unanimous adoption" marked a step to...

Kenya deepens ties with Morocco, hold first joint cooperation commission Oct 03, 2025

According to Kenya's newly inaugurated embassy in Rabat, the meeting successfully laid the groundwork for a forthcoming ministerial session to be held...

Tanzania slams Human Rights Watch report as “false and misleading” ahead of 2025 elections Oct 02, 2025

Tanzania reaffirmed its "unyielding commitment to protecting and promoting human rights" as enshrined in its Constitution and international treaties.

Kenya’s envoy Mohamed Ruwange presents credentials to Saudi Crown Prince amid recall uncertainty Oct 01, 2025

Should Ruwange—who has yet to complete the standard four-year ambassadorial term—be recalled, his replacement could wait nearly a year or more to pres...

Trump revives ‘America First’ agenda, declares end to policing Kenya, Somalia Oct 01, 2025

Trump's remarks signalled a decisive inward turn, reprioritising domestic defence over international commitments.

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