Also known as: Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya · Ms Tuya · Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya
Defence Cabinet Secretary leading Kenya's military affairs, directing Raila Odinga mausoleum construction and defence sector performance initiatives.
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… 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 KenyaCapital 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 TiesCapital 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 pushCitizen 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 immunityCitizen 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 UDACapital 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 BaringoThe 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 CollegeCitizen 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 BaringoDefence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya led tributes to serving and retired military personnel as Kenya marked Kenya Defence Forces Day, honouring fallen soldiers and recognising the sacrifices made by them and their families to protect the country.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya led tributes to serving and retired military personnel as Kenya marked Kenya Defence Forces Day, honouring fallen soldiers and recognising the sacrifices made by them and their families to protect the country.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga, and Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu have criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for remarks about the 2022 General Election, saying his claims that Raila Odinga won risk undermining the IEBC's credibility. The leaders called for an end to divisive political rhetoric and defended the electoral process.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senators have demanded the contract and financial records for the multi-billion-shilling Bomas International Conference Centre project, questioning the division of responsibilities between the Ministries of Defence and Tourism. The Ministry of Defence is responsible for contracting and procurement, while Tourism will own and market the facility, an arrangement that has raised concerns among lawmakers since the project is funded through the Tourism Fund.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
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.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Acting ODM Secretary General Catherine Omanyo has challenged Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku to quit the party if he is unhappy, arguing at a Busia rally that the Maasai community has benefited from President William Ruto's Broad Based Government through senior state appointments.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →