Defence and Foreign Affairs Committee Stories

Vetting of Ruto’s nominees to key diplomatic roles to be done on April 7
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

During the vetting, the nominees will be required to present their original identification documents, academic and professional certificates, and othe...

Rwanda and Burundi in talks to reduce regional tensions from DRC conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Tensions escalated when Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye accused Rwanda of supporting a December 2023 attack by RED-Tabara

Demoralised staff, leaking roofs, cracked walls: Audit exposes neglect in Kenya’s embassies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 28, 2025

The delays put Kenya’s diplomatic operations at risk, impacting staff morale and eroding confidence in the government’s ability to sustain its mission...

Weakened shilling leaves Kenya’s diplomatic missions struggling with operations, staff welfare
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The most affected missions include Washington DC, Vienna, New Delhi, London, and Geneva, which operate in high-cost cities.

Wetang'ula calls for speedy review of revised foreign policy as Kenya shapes global engagements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described the revised policy as key to strengthening Kenya's role as a regional leader and an advocate for Africa'...

Haiti mission funding secured until September 2025, says Foreign Affairs PS Sing'Oei
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

Sing'Oei stated that the transition of the mission to a full UN Mission to ensure financial sustainability is a key priority to which Kenya and all pa...

National icons honoured during 60th anniversary of Kenya's diplomatic journey
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 03, 2024

From retired military veterans to world-class athletes, these individuals were hailed for their contributions to peacebuilding, diplomacy, and sports.

No budget for 'blood money' to save Kenyan jailed in Saudi Arabia - Mudavadi
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 10, 2024

Munyakho's execution was to take place on May 15 but was postponed following the government's intervention.

Saudi Arabia gives new deadline for execution of Kenyan jailed for manslaughter
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2024

Munyakho has been in custody for 13 years since April 9, 2011, in Shimeisi Prison in the Governorate of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Ethiopia hosts 2nd annual forum on Red Sea regional cooperation amid tensions
Foreign Reporter  |  Jun 01, 2024

Discussions centred on four key areas: evolving security dynamics, port access and sharing, regional security framework gaps, and successful maritime...

Saudi Arabia agrees to postpone execution of Kenyan in manslaughter case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2024

Sing'oei said that the government would engage stakeholders, including religious leaders, in Nairobi and Riyadh on how the matter could be concluded.

Ruto yet to congratulate Senegal's new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Amina Wako  |  Apr 02, 2024

No public statement has been issued by the State House or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nairobi regarding the election or the inauguration ceremo...

Kenya condemns Russia terror attack as death toll hits 60
Amina Wako  |  Mar 23, 2024

The "senseless" incident "is barbaric and counter to all fundamental principles of our shared humanity", Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mud...

Government rejects claims of Kenyans serving as mercenaries in Ukraine
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 16, 2024

In a quick rejoinder, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr. Korir Singoei rejected the allegations, asserting that Kenya does not associate itself w...

Kenya to delay police deployment to Haiti after PM Ariel Henry resigns
Amina Wako  |  Mar 12, 2024

The delay is a consequence of the recent resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, leaving a leadership vacuum in Haiti.

Governor Nyong’o censures Bidco over Israeli trade amid Gaza war
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 20, 2024

This was Nyong'o's second statement on the Gaza war, following one last November in which he noted that "the bloody conflict between Israel and Palest...

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