… However, a senior official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the deportation."He departed on 25/06/2026 at 0645hrs with no incident reported," a police report on the incident indicates. …
… ive engagement within the Commonwealth and reaffirms the organisation’s commitment to supporting member states in advancing inclusive growth, democratic governance, economic resilience, and shared prosperity for their citizens,” read a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
… blished, spanning more than 50 countries in areas such as sustainable energy, food security, infrastructure, education, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and healthcare”, says Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, the UAE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
… State House emerged as one of the top spenders, second only to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with Ksh.1.3 billion spent on foreign travel and Ksh.69 million on local travel during the period. …
… He also questioned the logic behind transporting potentially infected persons into Kenya if the U.S. itself considers Ebola too dangerous to allow within its borders. “We demand absolute transparency from Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on …
… The government’s current approach was shaped partly by lessons from the 2022 ICC election cycle, when Kenya had nominated Court of Appeal Judge Wanjiru Karanja before later withdrawing the candidature following diplomatic advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. …
… Currently, diaspora voting is limited to 12 countries and largely restricted to embassy premises. “According to data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there are about 1.4 million Kenyans residing outside the country. …
… As His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recently noted: “The UAE enjoys historic ties with African nations, and today our partnership has evolved into one grounded in a shared commitment to prosperity — pa …
… Juma held the role of Cabinet Secretary in strategic Ministries of Kenya, namely the Ministry of Energy; the Ministry of Defence; and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and was Acting Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining. …
… of Budget so she can conclude her constitutional responsibility before funding to Meru County returns to normal.” On the issue of accrued interest, Mbadi disclosed that negotiations had already commenced through the Finance Principal Secretary and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
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.
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Kenya deported Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister over a fraudulent passport allegation, highlighting diplomatic and border security issues.
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.
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.
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.
President William Ruto has defended his frequent international travels, saying they are part of his official duties as Head of State and chief diplomat rather than leisure trips. Speaking at a town hall in Helsinki, Finland, Ruto emphasized that his foreign engagements aim to advance Kenya's diplomatic, trade, and investment interests.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has given the government 48 hours to make public ongoing negotiations with the United States over a proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, warning of nationwide industrial action if the deal proceeds without public disclosure and healthcare reforms.
President William Ruto has stepped up Kenya's diplomatic push for Justice Njoki Ndung'u to be elected as an ICC judge, introducing her to leaders from numerous African and international countries during the Africa Forward Summit. Kenya is seeking support from the 125 member states of the Rome Statute, emphasising Justice Ndung'u's legal experience and contributions to constitutional jurisprudence.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has proposed increasing its budget to Sh74.8 billion from Sh61.7 billion to fund expansion of polling stations from 46,000 to 55,000, additional voter registration centres, diaspora voting, and new election technology ahead of the 2027 General Election. MPs on the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee questioned the increase as the commission estimated the voter register will grow to 28.5 million from 22.1 million in 2022.
An opinion piece argues that the UAE-Kenya economic partnership, rooted in logistics, industrial development, and infrastructure investment rather than traditional aid, represents a strategic shift in how African economies engage with global powers and positions both countries as key players in an expanding Afro-Asian trade corridor.
Monica Juma of Kenya has assumed office in Vienna as Director-General of the UN Office at Vienna and Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), following her appointment by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. She previously served as Kenya's first National Security Adviser and held Cabinet Secretary positions in Energy, Defence, and other strategic ministries.
The National Treasury has committed to lifting a freeze on Meru County Government funds and settling Ksh139 million owed to a French investor linked to Leopard Rock Hotel Limited, Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told the Senate Finance and Budget Committee.