Also known as: MFA
Kenya's diplomatic agency handling foreign relations, trade negotiations, and international affairs including UN representation and regional cooperation.
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… onomic relationships beyond its traditional partners. “We haven’t really translated the Bandung Conference as our political and historical investment into a concrete economic cooperation,” Dewi Justicia Meidiwaty, Indonesia’s Director for Africa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
71 years after Bandung, Indonesia seeks to turn South-South solidarity into trade with Kenya, AfricaThe Standard
… sh a formal complaints system to protect Kenyans working for international bodies that enjoy diplomatic immunity from rights violations, the High Court has ordered.Justice Roselyn Aburili has given the Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
State told to create complaints system for Kenyans working for global bodiesThe Standard
… The platform, spearheaded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, is designed to deepen engagement with the Kenyan diaspora, formalise investment commitments and unlock opportunities in strategic sectors of the economy.The launch coincide …
Ruto unveils diaspora investment platform in New YorkCitizen Digital
… The Attorney General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Kenya’s Ambassador to the African Union have been given nine months from the date they are served with the judgment to establish and operationalis …
Gov't ordered to address complaints by Kenyans working for international organisationsThe Standard
… In a statement Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks on civilian infrastructure and sacred sites violate international humanitarian law and threaten regional stability.“The Government of Kenya condemns the escalating missile and drone attacks directed against i …
Kenya condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, demands cessation of hostilitiesCapital News
… The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the initiative will support the development of AI capabilities across the continent, with Kenya playing a leading role in the programme in collaboration with the Italian government. …
Italy commits Sh10 billion to AI infrastructure in AfricaThe Standard
… Ministry of Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei said that despite Ruto’s tight schedule in the country he will lead the country’s delegation with the annual global event bringing together various heads of states and government.Sing’oei said that the Heads of State …
Ruto to attend 81st UN General Assembly meetingThe Standard
… Ibrahim Mustapha, Deputy Director General and Head of Policy, Research and Strategic Analysis at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the government has a constitutional obligation to involve citizens, particularly young people, in policy formulation and implementation.“We are c …
Youth challenged to claim their place at the governance tableCitizen Digital
… Even as the talks continue, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Kenyans against targeting or attacking Burundian or other foreign nationals. …
Kenya, Burundi open talks as tensions rise over foreign tradersCapital News
… Sing’oei said the meeting focused on addressing the humanitarian needs of Burundian nationals while ensuring that any government action is conducted in an orderly manner and with safeguards for their rights and safety. “This evening at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we convened …
Kenya forms Joint Task Team with Burundi, UNHCR, IOM over Burundian regularisationSeventy years after the 1955 Bandung Conference, Indonesia is moving to translate the legacy of South-South solidarity into practical economic cooperation with Kenya and Africa, focusing on trade, investment, agriculture, energy, food security, tourism, education and technical cooperation.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
Seventy years after the 1955 Bandung Conference, Indonesia is moving to translate the legacy of South-South solidarity into practical economic cooperation with Kenya and Africa, focusing on trade, investment, agriculture, energy, food security, tourism, education and technical cooperation.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has ordered the Government to establish a formal complaints mechanism within nine months to protect Kenyans working for international and regional organisations that enjoy diplomatic immunity from rights violations. The ruling followed a finding that state officials violated a former African Union ECOSOCC member's constitutional rights by ignoring his complaint over an unlawful suspension.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto unveiled the Kenya Diaspora Impact Platform, a digital tool designed to connect Kenyans abroad with investment opportunities and formalise their contribution to national development. The platform was launched during a presidential meeting with Kenyans in the United States, alongside a joint Declaration of Intent signed by the Kenyan Government, the United Nations, and Equity Group Holdings.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has ordered the government to establish a system for handling complaints from citizens working for international and regional organisations within nine months, after finding that officials failed to respond to a complaint by a former African Union representative.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned escalating missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, calling for immediate cessation of hostilities and implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen. The government also expressed concern over threats to maritime trade in the Red Sea and reaffirmed support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Italy has committed 10 billion shillings towards artificial intelligence infrastructure in 14 African countries including Kenya, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs saying the initiative will support the development of AI capabilities across the continent and help African countries build the capabilities needed to participate in the AI economy rather than remain dependent on external technologies.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto will attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York City, leading Kenya's delegation. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kenya's key agendas for discussion include Peace & Security, Climate Change, UN Reforms, Artificial Intelligence, and good governance.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
At a Pre-Summit Roundtable on Governance and Public Institutions in Nairobi, stakeholders including state executives, civil society and youth representatives called for youth to move beyond protesting and claim meaningful participation in decision-making, arguing that restoring public confidence requires meaningful inclusion of women, youth and persons with disabilities alongside stronger constitutional oversight.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Burundi have begun talks to resolve a dispute over business operations by Burundian nationals in the country. The Foreign Affairs PS says the government has extended the registration window for foreign nationals and businesses by 90 days and warned against targeting or attacking foreign nationals.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has convened Burundi, UNHCR, and IOM for a high-level coordination meeting to address humanitarian concerns facing Burundian nationals amid heightened scrutiny of foreign traders. The Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary said the government is working with the agencies to ensure government action is conducted in an orderly manner with safeguards for rights and safety.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya says it will register undocumented Burundians and other East Africans living in the country following President Ruto's directive targeting foreigners in small-scale businesses. Those undergoing registration will be presumed legally in Kenya during the process, the government spokesperson said.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government has clarified that its crackdown on undocumented foreign traders is not a blanket ban on foreign nationals, but rather aimed at regulating small-scale retail and informal trade in line with the proposed Local Content Bill. It has opened a Documentation and Registration Window for undocumented East African Community citizens, acknowledging that some, including Burundians, live in Kenya without full documentation.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aviation workers under the Kenya Aviation Workers' Union (KAWU) have called off their strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the Ministry of Transport. The agreement commits KAWU and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) to begin negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement, with KCAA management to honor and implement the outcome.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime have signed a Host Country Agreement to establish a permanent UNODC office in Kampala to strengthen regional cooperation against transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, corruption, and cross-border threats including wildlife trafficking and people smuggling.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and Qatar have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, food security, and skilled labour recruitment following political consultations in Doha on August 11, 2026.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan families are searching for relatives who left the country after being promised jobs in Russia and have since disappeared into the Russia-Ukraine war, with some declared dead, others missing, and many families having received no information about their loved ones' status or whereabouts.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has condemned attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and threats to the Bab al-Mandab Strait, warning that the escalating crisis could disrupt global trade and increase the cost of essential imports including oil and fertilizer.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UK government announced plans to move a planned military training exercise (Exercise Haraka Storm) from Kenya to Tanzania after Kenya failed to approve the renewal of licenses for the British Army Training Unit (BATUK). The exercise was scheduled to run in Laikipia between September and November.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
A 51-year-old businessman allegedly abducted from Nairobi and deported to South Sudan holds both Kenyan and South Sudanese nationality, according to documents reviewed by The Standard. Amnesty International Kenya and activist Boniface Mwangi have raised concerns about his unlawful removal and current detention at a military facility in Juba.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Senegalese authorities ordered exiled Guinean opposition members to cancel a planned meeting in Dakar intended to mark the two-year anniversary of the disappearance of activists Oumar Sylla and Mamadou Billo Bah and denounce human rights violations in Guinea.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has declared unconstitutional the Salaries and Remuneration Commission's March 2024 remuneration framework for ambassadors, high commissioners, and diplomatic representatives, citing lack of public participation. The court suspended the quashing order for 190 days to allow the commission to conduct public participation and independently determine the Foreign Service Allowance, during which diplomats will continue receiving current salaries and benefits.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
60 Kenyans evacuated from South Africa arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, bringing the total number of returnees to 240 as the government continues evacuation efforts amid renewed xenophobic attacks. Many arrived empty-handed after abandoning businesses and investments, while others were forced to leave behind spouses and children.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has evacuated 151 nationals from South Africa following attacks and intimidation targeting foreign nationals, with flights coordinated by the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria. More than 200 Kenyans are sheltering at the High Commission awaiting evacuation, while over 27,000 Kenyans live and work in South Africa.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Israel has deployed a mobile climate laboratory in Kenya, operated by the Weizmann Institute of Science and hosted at the International Livestock Research Institute site in Kapiti, Machakos County, to help address Africa's climate data deficit and improve environmental decision-making across the continent.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Ghana has condemned the fatal shooting of national Bashiru Isak, 40, during anti-immigrant protests in Cape Town on June 30, and demanded the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. Ghana's High Commission lodged a formal protest with South African authorities and called for a full investigation and strengthened protection for Ghanaians in affected communities.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 2,500 immigrants have been repatriated from South Africa as authorities intensify crackdowns following nationwide anti-migrant protests. Kenya continues evacuating its citizens, with 46 more expected to arrive, adding to the 86 already repatriated.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A family from Bungoma is seeking intervention from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to repatriate the body of 52-year-old Wycliffe Maketi, who died in the Democratic Republic of Congo under unclear circumstances; the family has received conflicting reports about the cause of death and says Maketi had been working as a private plant operator in the DRC.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji was denied entry and deported from Kenya on Wednesday at JKIA after immigration officers suspected he possessed a fraudulently obtained Kenyan passport. According to sources, Haji acknowledged having the Kenyan passport but refused to surrender it, insisting the matter be handled through court.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey is visiting Kenya for high-level consultations with government leaders and stakeholders on governance, sustainable development, youth empowerment, trade, and regional peace and security.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya and the UAE are positioning themselves as technology leaders through AI investment, policy, and digital infrastructure. Kenya has launched a five-year national AI strategy requiring Sh152 billion and is advancing an Artificial Intelligence Bill before the Senate.
15 June 2026 · Capital News →