Ministry of Defence named Best Performing Ministry in 2024/25 evaluation By Benjamin Muriuki June 19, 2026 02:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya receives the award alon …
… The announcement was made on Friday, June 19, 2026, during the UN-affiliated AI, Security and Ethics Conference in Geneva by Kenya’s Special Tech Envoy, Ambassador Philip Thigo, on behalf of Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya. …
… In her remarks, Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya described the recognition as a testament to the ministry's commitment to excellence in public service.She received the award alongside Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru and the Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of P …
… Also present were Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Joho (Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs), Soipan Tuya (Defense), Salim Mvurya (Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports), Lee Kinyanjui (Investments, Trade, and Industry), Beatrice Askul (East Africa Community), Governors Abd …
… d third at 79 per cent, followed by ICT CS William Kabogo at 76 per cent. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Defence CS Soipan Tuya …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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 …
President Ruto announced that Kenya will no longer export raw materials for processing abroad, instead pushing for local value addition to create jobs and retain wealth. The government is moving away from an extractive model in the exploitation of minerals, oil and other resources, with all raw materials including soda ash from Lake Magadi to be processed in Kenya.
President Ruto announced that Kenya will no longer export raw materials for processing abroad, instead pushing for local value addition to create jobs and retain wealth. The government is moving away from an extractive model in the exploitation of minerals, oil and other resources, with all raw materials including soda ash from Lake Magadi to be processed in Kenya.
A high-profile wedding ceremony in Narok County brought together senior government officials, political leaders, and dignitaries including Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro to celebrate the marriage of Saitoti Sunkuli and Viola Neyian.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki arrived in Entebbe, Uganda, on July 31 to represent President William Ruto at the 2nd Extraordinary Summit of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia, where leaders are deliberating on the peacekeeping mission's operational strategy, financing, and the transition of security responsibilities to the Somali National Army by December 2029.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to revive the outlawed Mungiki sect and mobilise criminal gangs to intimidate government officials and electoral officers, during a security assessment tour in Baringo County. The accusation marks an escalation in the political feud between the two leaders.
ODM Party leader Oburu Oginga said the broad-based Government remains strong despite the opposition Democracy for the Citizens Party winning the Ol-Kalou by-election, arguing the coalition had previously won nine parliamentary and senatorial by-elections and describing the loss as a small bump on the road.
The family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga handed over the site for a Sh30 million mausoleum to be constructed by the Kenya Defence Forces, expected to be complete by end of September ahead of the first anniversary of his death. His son said the former premier's legacy lay in building a constitution and peace rather than personal glory.
Construction of the state-backed Raila Odinga Mausoleum has officially commenced after the Odinga family handed over the Kang'o ka Jaramogi site in Siaya County to the Kenya Defence Forces. The National Museums of Kenya allocated Sh30 million for the project, with Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya directing military engineers to complete it within two months.
ODM Party leader Oburu Odinga said the mausoleum honouring former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will be completed within two months, with the structure designed to reflect his stature, values and public service record. The monument will serve as a permanent site for Kenyans and visitors to learn about and pay tribute to the late leader's legacy.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya defended President William Ruto's administration at a church fundraiser in Narok, arguing that the government's tough reforms—including health sector changes, the Sovereign Wealth Fund, and Infrastructure Fund—are necessary for economic transformation and poverty reduction. She said development requires difficult decisions that Kenyans should support, and criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly encouraging communities to reject development initiatives for political reasons.
The Ministry of Defence was ranked the best-performing ministry in the 2024/2025 Performance Contracting Evaluation, recognised for improvements in institutional efficiency, accountability, service delivery and implementation of results-based management. Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya received the award from President William Ruto at the inaugural National Productivity and Performance Conference.
Kenya has been selected to host the fourth Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit in April 2027, becoming the first African nation to stage this high-level global conference on artificial intelligence in defence and security. The summit brings together governments, defence institutions, technology firms, academia and international organizations to discuss responsible use of AI in military operations and global governance frameworks for emerging defence technologies.
The Ministry of Defence has been recognized as the best performing ministry under the 2024/2025 performance contracting evaluation. President William Ruto said the public service will now reward results and impact rather than attendance and routine.
President William Ruto, closing the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa on Thursday—the first held on African soil—called for more global political will and action in protecting oceans, saying commitments without means to deliver them cannot match the scale of what the ocean demands, and urging the world to turn political promises into real action including greening ports and creating sustainable jobs.
Deputy President Kindiki opened the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, affirming the government's commitment to preserve Kenya's ocean for economic growth and future generations. President Ruto highlighted in a video-link address that the ocean powers industries and feeds families but faces threats including global warming, plastic pollution, and illegal fishing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.