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Korir Sing'oei

Also known as: Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary · Dr. Korir Sing'Oei

Korir Sing'oei — Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, managing diplomatic tensions including Ebola travel restrictions and Sudan mediation.

2026-04-292026-07-01

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Mudavadi, Sing'Oei rally regulators ahead of Global Trust Summit By Citizen Reporter June 30, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The government has called on Kenya's regulatory ins

    Mudavadi, Sing'Oei rally regulators ahead of Global Trust Summit
  3. Citizen Digital

    Sing'oei calls on DRC Leopards to turn historic World Cup run into a plea for peace By Citizen Reporter June 28, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'oei says that Kenya

    Sing'oei calls on DRC Leopards to turn historic World Cup run into a plea for peace
  4. Citizen Digital

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    Kenyans now eligible for UAE Visa-on-Arrival under expanded entry programme
  5. Citizen Digital

    Korir Sing'Oei, welcomed the move in a post on X. "We welcome very much the decision of Israel to vacate the ` of Kenya from the list of countries subject to Ebola-related restrictions," Sing'Oei wrote.

    Israel lifts Ebola-related entry restrictions on Kenya after diplomatic protest
  6. Citizen Digital

    Photo: Korir Sing'oei/X Audio By Vocalize The government of Kenya has expressed dissatisfaction with Israel’s decision to impose travel restrictions on its citizens.

    Kenya protests travel restrictions imposed by Israel over Ebola virus
  7. The Standard

    The move came hours after Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei publicly condemned the restrictions, warning they risked damaging bilateral ties between the two countries.

    Israel reverses course on Ebola travel ban, removes Kenya, Rwanda
  8. Citizen Digital

    Gaddhaffy is a loving father ​and husband and we are very worried about him.” SERIES OF INCIDENTS South Sudan's government spokesperson Ateny Wek Ateny, and ​Korir Sing'Oei, a top official at Kenya's foreign affairs ministry, both said they were not aware of the incident.

    South Sudanese whistleblower reported abducted in Kenya
  9. May 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    PS Sing'Oei explains issuance of Kenyan passports to Sudan's RSF leaders By Brian Kimani May 13, 2026 11:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'O

    PS Sing'Oei explains issuance of Kenyan passports to Sudan's RSF leaders
  11. Citizen Digital

    A white paper that sort of articulates the broader vision for the continent,” said Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei.

    African countries push for fair economic partnerships at Africa Forward Summit
  12. April 2026
  13. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeForeign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei. [File, Standard] The last few weeks have tested Kenya’s foreign relations.

    There is urgent need to restore sanity to Kenya's Foreign Affairs space
Politics

Government calls on regulators to rebuild public trust before summit

The News

Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi has urged Kenya's regulatory agencies to spearhead efforts to rebuild public confidence in governance ahead of the inaugural Global Trust Summit scheduled for October. Mudavadi said strong, credible institutions are the foundation of public trust and national development, and urged regulators to identify measurable reforms that will improve service delivery and strengthen public confidence.

30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Government calls on regulators to rebuild public trust before summit

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi has urged Kenya's regulatory agencies to spearhead efforts to rebuild public confidence in governance ahead of the inaugural Global Trust Summit scheduled for October. Mudavadi said strong, credible institutions are the foundation of public trust and national development, and urged regulators to identify measurable reforms that will improve service delivery and strengthen public confidence.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 28 June

  1. Kenya's Foreign Affairs PS urges DRC Leopards to promote peace

    Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing'oei has called on the Democratic Republic of Congo national football team to use their historic FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification as a unifying force for peace in the Eastern DRC, following the team's dramatic 3-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 25 June

  1. Kenya joins UAE visa-on-arrival scheme for eligible passport holders

    Kenyans holding ordinary passports with valid residence permits from the US, UK, EU member states, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada are now eligible for either 14-day or 60-day visas on arrival in the UAE. Kenya is among six countries newly added to the scheme, which also extends to accompanying family members meeting the same eligibility requirements.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Israel lifts Kenya from Ebola-related entry restrictions

    Israel has reversed its decision to include Kenya on a list of countries subject to Ebola-related entry restrictions, announced through a directive dated June 10, 2026. Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs welcomed the move and expressed gratitude for Israel's decision.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya protests Israel travel ban over Ebola outbreak

    Kenya's government has expressed displeasure with Israel's decision to impose travel restrictions on Kenyan citizens following an Ebola outbreak in the region. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei argued that Kenya had not reported any Ebola cases and noted the country's support for regional surveillance and response efforts, with over 80,000 tests conducted.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Israel removes Kenya, Rwanda from Ebola travel restrictions

    Israel lifted temporary Ebola-related travel restrictions on Kenya and Rwanda after Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary condemned the restrictions as damaging to bilateral ties. Uganda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo remain on the restricted list.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. South Sudanese whistleblower reported abducted in Kenya

    Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit, a South Sudanese whistleblower who made corruption allegations, was taken by armed, masked individuals in Nairobi early Tuesday and, according to his wife, transported to Juba. His wife told Reuters she does not know his current whereabouts in Juba and is concerned for his wellbeing.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 13 May

  1. PS Sing'Oei defends Kenya's mediation role in Sudan conflict

    Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei defended the government's involvement in Sudan's peace mediation through IGAD, stating that Kenya has provided shelter to displaced persons and political actors fleeing the conflict, including some who were facilitated with Kenyan travel documents.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Africa Forward Summit promotes fair economic partnerships

    The Africa Forward Summit, bringing together about 3,000 participants, is expected to promote a new relationship between Africa and its international partners, especially in economic growth and investments. African countries hope to use the opportunity to push for partnerships that create jobs, industries and local value instead of simply exporting raw commodities.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Kenya's foreign policy actors need better judgment and oversight

    An opinion piece argues that recent actions by Kenya's foreign affairs officials—including a PS's tweet on Iran that contradicted stated neutrality, and the President's comments about Nigeria's English—reveal gaps in communication judgment and systemic foreign policy weaknesses.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

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