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Government says Kenyans captured in Ukraine were victims of human trafficking
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The PS said the government is actively engaging Ukrainian authorities to ensure that the captured Kenyans receive consular support and are safely repa...

Russia rebukes Nairobi over 'unanimous' Haiti vote claim
Mwangi Maina  |  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...

Heavy battlefield losses in Ukraine push Russia to seek foreign recruits
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Independent media reports also indicate that at least 100 citizens of Central Asian states have been killed since the beginning of the invasion of Ukr...

Kenyan man repatriated from Moscow after forced recruitment into Russian military
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 01, 2025

Kariuki’s return follows the recent rescue of three other Kenyans—Shaquille Wambo, Pius Mwika, and Derrick Njaga—by the Kenyan mission in Moscow.

Court blocks DCI from accessing medical records in Russian war probe
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 30, 2025

The orders will remain in force until October 8, 2025, when the matter will be mentioned for further directions.

Russian behind recruitment of Kenyans to fight in Ukraine arrested
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 26, 2025

Detectives say Mike Lyapin, an employee of the Russian embassy in Nairobi, who first came to Kenya on March 6, 2017, was arrested in Nairobi as he pla...

DCI busts human trafficking syndicate recruiting Kenyans for Russia-Ukraine war front
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2025

An intelligence-led operation at Great Wall apartments in Athi River on Wednesday night found 21 Kenyans in a house waiting to be processed to travel...

Kenya probes claims of citizens being used as soldiers in Russia-Ukraine war
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

This follows reports that a 36-year-old athlete, Evans Kibet, was captured by Ukrainian forces after fleeing Russian military service he claims he was...

Kenyan athlete narrates how he was duped into fighting for Russia before capture by Ukrainian forces
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

His capture comes amid reports of Russia allegedly recruiting unsuspecting Africans with promises of jobs, only to force them into military service. R...

Enteromix cancer vaccine from Russia shows 100 per cent efficacy, awaits approval
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 08, 2025

Although the 10th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok hosted over 100 discussions on economic and regional issues, the unveiling of the cancer vacci...

President Donald Trump issues Russia 50-day ultimatum, announces weapons deal with NATO to help Ukraine
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 14, 2025

Trump emphasised that the proposed tariffs would be designed to pressure countries still conducting business with Russia, further isolating Russia fro...

Kenya shifts to neutral stance on Russia-Ukraine war in new foreign policy pivot
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 04, 2025

Kenya now aligns itself with the positions of the G77 and the African Group, both of which tend to adopt more balanced or non-aligned approaches to in...

How Kenyan girls are trafficked to Russia to assemble war drones
Mary Wambui  |  May 17, 2025

Recruitment was carried out online, particularly via social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Telegram, and X (formerly Twitter), and through lo...

Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after three years of war
Reuters  |  May 11, 2025

Russian officials have also proposed that the US recognise Russia's control over parts of Ukraine and demanded that Ukraine remains neutral, though Mo...

China, Russia pledge to join forces against bullying, power politics
XINHUA  |  May 11, 2025

China and Russia have been working closely in mechanisms like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which are vital platforms for Global So...

Xi, Putin vow to counter Western tariffs, champion balanced world order
XINHUA  |  May 10, 2025

In early April, the United States rolled out so-called "reciprocal" tariffs against almost all of its trading partners worldwide, triggering widesprea...

Zelensky in South Africa for talks with Ramaphosa on Ukraine peace efforts, bilateral ties
Reuters  |  Apr 24, 2025

Zelensky on Wednesday said there needed to be an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire with Moscow, repeating that Ukraine did not rule out any...

Government defends the sale of donated Russian fertiliser
Amina Wako  |  Apr 08, 2025

According to the government, the blending process made the fertiliser usable and ensured more farmers benefitted while promoting soil health sustainab...

Trump seeks Russia’s help to mediate nuclear talks with Iran
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 04, 2025

This diplomatic move comes at a time when Russia and Iran have deepened their cooperation.

Trump pauses all U.S. military aid to Ukraine after angry clash with Zelenskiy
Reuters  |  Mar 04, 2025

Trump criticized Zelenskiy for being insufficiently grateful for Washington's backing in the war with Russia.

UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US
Reuters  |  Mar 03, 2025

European leaders agreed they must spend more on defence to show Trump the continent can protect itself, and the European Commission chief suggested th...

Trump threatens to withdraw support for Ukraine after clash with Zelenskiy
Reuters  |  Mar 01, 2025

Earlier, Trump told Zelenskiy that his soldiers have been unbelievably brave and that the United States wants to see an end to the fighting.

Russia enters African media with hub in Addis Ababa
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 20, 2025

The Addis Ababa centre is the first large-scale, multi-functional editorial hub established by a Russian media company in Ethiopia.

Sudan confirms plans by Russia to set up naval base in the Red Sea
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 14, 2025

Russia has stood by Sudan's military government on the international stage, using its veto power at the UN Security Council to block resolutions calli...

Survivors on crashed Azerbaijani plane say they heard bangs before it went down
Reuters  |  Dec 28, 2024

The crash has underscored the risks to civil aviation even when aircraft are flying hundreds of miles from a war zone, especially when a major drone w...

Relief for Somalia as Russia announces cancellation of $48.1 million debt
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 21, 2024

With international cooperation and a commitment to reforms, Somalia is poised to rebuild its economy and improve the lives of its citizens.

World reaction to end of Assad rule in Syria
Reuters  |  Dec 08, 2024

Saudi Arabia has been communicating with all regional actors on Syria and is determined to do what is possible to avoid a chaotic outcome for the coun...

At least seven Russian Wagner mercenaries killed in Mali attack
Reuters  |  Nov 23, 2024

A video seen by Reuters showed bodies of at least five white men in army fatigues lying around a military vehicle following an attack.

Russia vetoes UN Security Council action on Sudan war
Reuters  |  Nov 19, 2024

The draft resolution called on the parties to the conflict to "immediately cease hostilities and engage, in good faith, in dialogue to agree steps to...

Russian power creeps across West Africa with Equatorial Guinea mission
Reuters  |  Nov 12, 2024

The sources said the Russians were training elite guards in the two main cities of the tiny oil-exporting country of 1.7 million people, where U.S. en...

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