Also known as: Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya · Ms Tuya
Defence Cabinet Secretary overseeing military projects, infrastructure, and institutional performance under President Ruto's administration.
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… 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 BaringoInterior 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.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →