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Soipan Tuya

Also known as: Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya · Ms Tuya

Defence Cabinet Secretary who announced Sh1 billion allocation for Kabarnet University College construction in Baringo County.

2026-04-272026-06-13

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

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    Mutahi Kagwe ranked best-performing Cabinet Secretary in latest Ipsos survey
  3. Citizen Digital

    In addition, the President extended the tenure of service for the Commander of the Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, by one year, following recommendations by the Defence Council chaired by Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya.

    President Ruto announces leadership changes in Kenya Defence Forces
  4. Citizen Digital

    resent were First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Chief of Kenya Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri, Parliamentary Speakers Moses Wetang'ula (National Assembly) and Amason Kingi (Senate), Cabinet Secretaries Kipchumba Murkomen (Interior), Soipan Tuya

    Ruto apologises for decades of marginalisation, pledges to transform Northern Kenya
  5. May 2026
  6. Capital News

    The agreement was signed in Nairobi by Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and Angola’s Minister of National Defence, Former Combatants and Homeland Veterans Lúcio Gonçalves Amaral during a ceremony held at the Defence Headquarters.

    Kenya, Angola Sign Defence Cooperation Pact to Boost Regional Security Ties
  7. Capital News

    Speaking after bilateral talks with Rwanda’s Defence Minister Juvenal Marizamunda in Nairobi, Kenya’s Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya said the two nations had reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence relations and enhancing joint responses to regional security c

    Kenya and Rwanda move to deepen defence cooperation with new security pact push
  8. Citizen Digital

    The pact had earlier been signed on October 29, 2025, by Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and French Ambassador Arnaud Suquet.

    Kenya-France military pact sparks sovereignty concerns over troop immunity
  9. Citizen Digital

    In a Gazette notice dated April 30, 2026, Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya revoked Omanga’s appointment with immediate effect.

    Gov’t revokes appointment of Millicent Omanga to Kenya Shipyards amid fallout with UDA
  10. April 2026
  11. Capital News

    Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony at Kabarnet University College main campus grounds on Monday, Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya said the Sh 1 billion project to be undertaken by a Chinese company in collaboration with Kenya Defence Forces, will support access to q

    Govt Launches Sh1bn Kabarnet University Project in Baringo
  12. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeDefence CS Soipan Tuya, before the Committee on Appointments at the Mini Chambers, County Hall, Nairobi.

    State allocates Sh1b for construction of Kabarnet College
  13. Citizen Digital

    Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Monday presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of the institution, which will operate as a constituent college of Moi University.

    Gov't announces construction of Kabarnet University College in Baringo

Yesterday

  1. Mutahi Kagwe tops Cabinet Secretary approval at 86 percent

    An Ipsos survey ranking Cabinet Secretaries on service delivery, leadership, accountability and policy implementation ranked Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe highest with 86 per cent approval, followed by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi at 82 per cent and Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku at 79 per cent.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Ruto announces KDF senior leadership changes and promotions

    President William Ruto has announced a series of senior appointments, promotions and postings within the Kenya Defence Forces affecting top leadership positions in the Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force and Defence Headquarters, made on the recommendation of the Defence Council.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 1 June

  1. Ruto apologises for decades of Northern Kenya marginalisation

    President William Ruto issued a formal apology to the people of Northern Kenya for state-sanctioned marginalisation and neglect resulting from a 1965 Cabinet Sessional Paper that concentrated development on so-called "high potential" areas, leaving the northern frontier without adequate roads, water, healthcare or schools.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Kenya and Angola sign defence cooperation agreement

    Kenya and Angola have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement to strengthen military collaboration and regional security, covering military training, defence diplomacy, peace support operations, capacity building, and strategic defence engagement.

    25 May 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 24 May

  1. Kenya and Rwanda push expedited defence cooperation agreement

    Kenya and Rwanda are working to deepen military cooperation and regional security coordination through an expedited new defence cooperation agreement, with both countries citing concerns over terrorism, organised crime, and emerging security threats in East Africa. Defence officials reaffirmed commitment to strengthening defence relations and the Kenya–Uganda–Rwanda Mutual Defence Pact for coordinated responses to regional security challenges.

    24 May 2026 · Capital News

Monday 18 May

  1. Kenya ratifies France defence pact, sparking sovereignty concerns

    Kenya ratified a Defence Cooperation Agreement with France on April 8, 2026, granting French soldiers legal immunity from Kenyan prosecution. The move has drawn criticism from lawyer Dr. Miguna Miguna, who warns the deal undermines national sovereignty and risks repeating past failures linked to foreign military presence.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 2 May

  1. Government revokes Millicent Omanga's Kenya Shipyards board appointment

    The government has revoked the appointment of former nominated Senator Millicent Omanga as a member of the Board of Directors of Kenya Shipyards Limited, effective April 30, 2026. Omanga, who had been appointed to the board in January 2025 for a three-year term, reacted on social media claiming she was unaware she was still serving on the board.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Government launches Sh1bn Kabarnet University project in Baringo

    The National government has begun construction of the first public university in Baringo at Kabarnet, with a Sh1 billion project to be undertaken by a Chinese company in collaboration with Kenya Defence Forces. The first phase of academic infrastructure is expected to be completed in one and half years, with phase two to follow in subsequent financial years.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. State allocates Sh1 billion for Kabarnet University College construction

    Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya announced that Sh1 billion has been allocated to construct Kabarnet University College in Baringo County, a constituent of Moi University. The college admitted its first cohort of students in September at Moi Teacher College in Seretunin.

    28 April 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 April

  1. Government announces Kabarnet University College construction in Baringo

    The government has announced construction of Kabarnet University College in Baringo County as a constituent college of Moi University, aimed at expanding access to higher education and easing pressure on existing facilities. The project will be carried out in phases, with the first phase including tuition blocks, library, auditorium, and administration block, projected for completion within 12 months.

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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