Also known as: MFA
Kenyan government ministry handling diplomatic relations, evacuation of citizens abroad, and international engagement on behalf of the state.
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More Kenyans evacuated from South Africa as anti-migrant protests escalateCitizen Digital
… atriate kin's body from DRC By Laura Otieno June 30, 2026 08:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A family from Bungoma is seeking immediate intervention from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
Bungoma family seeks Gov't help to repatriate kin's body from DRCCitizen Digital
… 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. …
Kenya deports Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister over alleged fraudulent passportCapital News
… 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 …
Commonwealth Chief Arrives in Kenya for High-Level Talks on Governance, TradeCapital News
… 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 …
OPINION: Why Kenya and the UAE Are Betting Big on AI, Smart Cities and Digital TradeCitizen Digital
… 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. …
'I'm Kenya's chief diplomat, not a tourist': Ruto defends his frequent travelsCitizen Digital
… 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 …
KMPDU gives Gov’t 48 hours to make U.S-Kenya Ebola quarantine facility talks publicCapital News
… 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. …
President Ruto Introduces Justice Njoki Ndung’u to World Leaders in ICC Campaign DriveCapital News
… 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. …
MPs put IEBC on the spot over Sh13 billion increase in proposed 2027 election budgetCapital News
… 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 …
OPINION: How the UAE-Kenya Trade Corridor Is Redefining East Africa’s Economic FutureKenyan 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 →
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 →
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.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
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.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
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.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
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.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →