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Sh2 billion is needed for recruitment, Sh1 billion for maintenance of key assets, another Sh1 billion for the Kenya Space Agency and Kenya Shipyard Lt...
The worst fighting between the nuclear-armed rivals since 1999 has killed dozens of people on both sides and led to repeated calls for de-escalation f...
The issue of presidential protection in Kenya has become particularly relevant following an incident in early May 2025 when someone in a crowd threw a...
The UAE accused the Port Sudan faction—one of two warring authorities in Sudan—of attempting to divert attention from efforts to end the war.
The accusation follows a setback for Sudan on the international stage. On Monday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) dismissed a case brought by...
The mission's renewal reflects a sobering reality: the country's internal fragility continues to pose a threat to regional peace and security.
Many of the hospital’s wards, built in the 1970s, are in dire need of modernisation to meet current medical standards.
During the ceremony, General Ogolla’s passing was remembered as a moment that deeply impacted the nation and the military fraternity. Each fallen sold...
In an interview with Addis Standard, a resident of Gorba Guddina kebele, who is related to the family of the victims by marriage, described how the ha...
The military has been hitting headlines lately, following the uproar over Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Kahariri's warning on the persistent...
The Will clearly stated that Ogolla’s children, Lorna Achieng and Joel Rabuku, would manage his estate after his death. His instructions were straight...
In its findings, the board of inquiry concluded that the aircraft crashed due to an engine malfunction.
Ogolla died at the age of 62 in a tragic air crash in Sindar, Elgeyo Marakwet, when the Kenya Air Force Huey helicopter he was travelling in, alongsid...
The agreement gave the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) rights for oil exploration in two and three-dimensional seismic exploration activities in...
Attempts by the contractor to have the Department of Defence, which supervised the construction until the 2022/2023 financial year, take responsibilit...
During the vetting, the nominees will be required to present their original identification documents, academic and professional certificates, and othe...
The vessels departed from Japan on January 4 for their mission, which aims to enhance maritime security, strengthen cooperation with partner navies, a...
This follows the death of Abukar Abdulle Raage Gar-Maqaate, a senior military officer who was recently killed near Boos-Hareeri in the Middle Shabelle...
Several members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), including an injured general, were killed during the attempt by the United Nations...
Ali was one of his father’s closest sons as well as the LRA’s so-called minister of foreign affairs. He helped thrash out peace deals with other rebel...
Rwanda also criticised the UK’s stance on the conflict, urging it to support the African Union-backed East African Community (EAC) and Southern Africa...
Kainerugaba routinely makes inflammatory posts on social media, including a threat in 2022 to invade neighbouring Kenya.
The MPs also criticised the government for deploying security officers to Haiti while Kenya’s own borders remained vulnerable.
The mission began its peace enforcement efforts nearly from scratch following the return of armed groups mainly M23 to the areas they had withdrawn fr...
The 2025 Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championships will take place on 8 February at Eldoret Sports Club, following a venue change from the Kenya Pri...
Winny Chepng’etich Bii has once again raised the bar for Kenyan triple jump. The 21-year-old shattered her own national record with a leap of 13.92 me...
According to the statement, JWTZ has been actively involved in various international missions, including those in Lebanon, Sudan, Central African Repu...
Their mandate is to support the DRC government, a member of the 16-member SADC group, in restoring peace, security and stability.
His pointed remarks signal that Kigali is unwilling to bow to regional pressure, particularly from South Africa.
