William Ruto has directed Kenyan ambassadors and high commissioners to adopt a more aggressive, results-oriented approach to diplomacy, focusing on converting international engagements into measurable economic gains. Speaking at the opening of the 19th Ambassadors and High Commissioners Conference in Nairobi, the President underscored the need for diplomats to actively…
The governments of Kenya and Russia have agreed to stop the recruitment of Kenyan citizens into the Russian military, following growing concern over reports that dozens had been enlisted to fight in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine War. The agreement was reached during bilateral talks in Moscow on Monday between Kenya’s Prime…
Kenya has announced that Russia has agreed to stop accepting Kenyan nationals into its armed forces following growing concerns that hundreds of citizens had been drawn into the war in Ukraine. The announcement was made in Moscow by Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi after bilateral discussions with Russian Foreign…
Kenya and Ireland have agreed to negotiate a structured labour mobility framework that will allow Kenyan nurses and midwives to work in Ireland, Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has announced. Speaking during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Nairobi, Mudavadi said Kenya looks forward to the conclusion of…
In a recent press briefing in Nairobi, Iran sought to allay fears of any potential threats to Kenya amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East. Dr. Ali Gholampour, the Iranian Ambassador to Kenya, emphasized that the country does not host U.S. military facilities capable of striking Iran, and therefore is…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has strongly criticised the alleged issuance of a Kenyan passport to Algoney Hamdan Dagalo Musa, the younger brother of Sudanese militia leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, warning that the move could plunge Kenya into a serious diplomatic and constitutional crisis if confirmed. Musa is a senior…
A fresh intelligence report presented to Kenya’s parliament has revealed that more than 1,000 Kenyans have joined the Russian army in Ukraine, many of them allegedly tricked into signing military contracts under false pretenses. Findings from Investigations The joint investigation by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and the Directorate of…
President William Ruto has defended the recently signed cooperation framework between the National Government and Nairobi County, dismissing critics and urging leaders to prioritize service delivery over politics. Clarifying the Agreement Speaking on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, during the Climate Works Nairobi River Regeneration Programme in Lucky Summer, the Head…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has sharply criticised the cooperation agreement signed between President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, describing it as a “hostile takeover” of county functions and an assault on devolution. Owino’s Remarks Speaking at a press conference at Parliament Buildings on Wednesday, February…
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi hosted Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty in Nairobi on Monday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral relations, trade, and investment cooperation. Water Cooperation and the Nile Basin Discussions touched on the pressing issue of water scarcity, with Mudavadi emphasizing Kenya’s…