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… uty President Kithure Kindiki arrives in Uganda for AUSSOM summit, July 31,2026.[DPCS] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has arrived in Entebbe, Uganda, where he is representing Kenya at the 2nd Extraordinary Summit of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia …
In Pictures: Kindiki arrives in Uganda for AUSSOM SummitThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeUganda is this week playing host to three meetings for Troop Contributing Countries (TCC) to the African Union peace mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) which will culminate in the heads of state summit on Friday. …
Letter From Mogadishu: Summit to shape Somalia's future held in KampalaCitizen Digital
… Speaking during the opening of a regional training for journalists from Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia in Nairobi, Judy Gitau, Associate Director for East and Central Africa at Equality Now urged media professionals to use accurate terminology when reporting on FGM, warning that mis …
Misleading FGM comparisons downplay harm suffered by millions of women and girlsThe Standard
… Spanning Somalia to South Africa and including Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles, this area supports over 65 million people who rely one way or other on healthy oceans for their livelihoods.As we speak, the world faces critically interconnected crises of biodiversity loss, po …
Noise pollution threatening marine life in the Western Indian OceanCapital News
… He explained that the Somali proverb, “Waraabe la-tagis bartay, ka-ridis waa ku dhib,” is a common figurative expression describing the difficulty of abandoning long-held habits or entrenched advantages and was never intended to target or demean any community. …
Wahome faults Duale’s refusal to apologise over Kikuyu commentsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePolitical leaders in Somalia have appealed to African Union troop-contributing countries to prioritise an inclusive political settlement before implementing any further security transition under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSS …
Somalia's opposition leaders call for inclusive political settlement ahead of AUSSOM security transitionThe Standard
… The East African Community, comprising Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia, continues to promote the free movement of people, goods, services and capital through coordinated regional policies. …
Uganda's VP Alupo hails Kenya-Uganda bondThe Standard
… zeHealth Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has declared that he will not honour any summons from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) unless former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is also summoned over what he describes as inflammatory remarks targeting the Somali …
Duale defies NCIC, insists Gachagua must be summoned firstThe Standard
… Somalia’s institutions crumbled beneath decades of conflict. Liberia and Sierra Leone paid dearly for civil wars that consumed generations. …
Literature's timeless warning against politics of violenceThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Recent media reports have drawn renewed attention to the regional dimensions of the war in Sudan, linking military training camps in Somalia to the deployment of new fighters to the conflict. …
Saudi Arabia is running recruitment networks for Sudan's war, reports saysUNICEF reports that an estimated 1.9 million Kenyan learners experienced climate-related schooling disruption in 2025, with drought as the primary hazard. Globally, more than 171 million students across 106 countries had schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
UNICEF reports that an estimated 1.9 million Kenyan learners experienced climate-related schooling disruption in 2025, with drought as the primary hazard. Globally, more than 171 million students across 106 countries had schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Somali carrier Starsky Aviation, after 13 years of domestic operations, is seeking international expansion with Kenya emerging as a potential destination. The airline is showcasing its expansion plans at Aviation Africa 2026 in Nairobi, citing strong commercial and transport links between Somalia and Kenya as rationale for the new routes.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered all Turkish nationals to leave Uganda immediately, declaring he has "severed anything to do with the Turks" and warning that those acting as Turkish agents during a planned protest at the Turkish Embassy on September 18 will face arrest.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wadid Benaabou has been appointed France's new Ambassador-designate to Kenya, taking over from Arnaud Suquet, who completed a four-year posting that also covered Somalia and France's UN representation in Nairobi. Benaabou pledged to build on the longstanding ties between Kenya and France in trade, investment, security, climate action, and multilateral diplomacy.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
The East Africa Law Society has urged Kenya to cease harassment and detention of Burundian nationals and other EAC citizens following a directive by President William Ruto prohibiting foreign nationals from small-scale trading and hawking. The enforcement, which began on September 7, has prompted mass departures of Burundian traders and concerns among regional legal bodies over potential violations.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns that President Ruto's order for foreign traders to quit small-scale businesses has sparked harassment and looting of mostly Burundian petty traders' businesses, with many seeking refuge at the Burundi Embassy. The columnist cautions that this risks Kenya following South Africa's path of periodic xenophobic violence and damaging Kenya's reputation as a foreigner-friendly nation.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, died on Monday while receiving treatment for a heart condition at a hospital in Zanzibar. African leaders from Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Somalia and Zambia have expressed solidarity with President Samia and the Tanzanian people.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi said Kenya regards the United States as a critical strategic partner, with cooperation expanding across security, trade, health, technology and economic development. Kenya and the US have signed a Bilateral Work Agreement and are preparing for the Fourth Session of the Kenya–US Bilateral Strategic Dialogue scheduled for early December 2026.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia has launched the Bile Initiative 2026 in Mogadishu, bringing together more than 150 final-year ICT students from 19 universities to bridge the gap between university education and employment through practical digital skills training in software development, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and software analysis.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jubaland authorities have condemned an alleged Turkish military airstrike in Doolow District, Gedo Region, saying five people were injured in the overnight attack that targeted the residence of a former Federal Government military commander. Jubaland claimed the strike was politically motivated and accused Türkiye of acting in support of Somalia's Federal Government.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubaland has called for an urgent review of the UN decision to lift Somalia's arms embargo, following an alleged Turkish airstrike in Doolow District that reportedly injured five people. The administration raised concerns about control and accountability of military capabilities provided to Somalia.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's next generation of athletics champions is emerging, with KCB Scholars delivering impressive performances at the FEASSSA Games in Tanzania and the ANOCA Zone V Games. The young athletes are navigating a pathway from school track through regional competition toward potential Youth Olympic Games participation.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives in Mandera are investigating the killing of Mohamud Mohamed Ali, shot by unknown attackers on Saturday morning near a mosque; witnesses said the attackers fled towards Somalia. In Homa Bay, detectives arrested two men and recovered property stolen during an August 15 attack on Homa Bay Tourist Hotel.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia has launched the first phase of a resettlement programme allocating 1,058 plots to families affected by road construction and other development projects in Mogadishu. The planned settlement in Gubadley District will provide clean water, electricity, a mosque, health centre, market and public schools, with the initiative expected to expand to other parts of the city.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns that Kenya's publicly funded broadcasters face intense pressure to appear politically balanced ahead of the 2027 elections, citing Hungary's recent suspension of news broadcasts on state media over perceived political bias and spin.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jubaland leaders in Mogadishu, convened by presidential candidate Dr Abdullahi Ali, have called for inclusive governance and renewed efforts to liberate Middle Juba and parts of Lower Juba from Al-Shabaab control, saying communities displaced by extremist violence should have a role in shaping the region's future.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Security Minister has called on Kenya to arrest and extradite former South West State regional president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, who fled to Kenya after losing elections and a military struggle with the Somali National Army. The minister accuses Laftagareen of instigating recent armed attacks and explosions in the South West State capital, Baidoa.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenya has reduced FGM prevalence from 39 per cent in 1998 to 15 per cent recently, the practice remains entrenched in northern Kenya and border regions where cultural pressure and social expectations sustain it, and that national progress should not breed complacency.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US State Department has temporarily paused all immigrant visa appointments worldwide to conduct new training for embassy and consulate employees. The pause applies only to immigrant visas and not to tourism, study, business, or temporary work visas; the resumption could take several weeks depending on location.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US State Department plans to revoke visas of foreigners who entered the country as temporary visitors but then applied for asylum. The White House suggested up to 200,000 visas could be affected, though the State Department said the number remains dynamic and will be done on a rolling basis.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya recorded impressive results as the 2026 ANOCA Zone Five Youth Games began at Kenyatta University. Kenyan 3x3 basketball teams shone in both boys' and girls' categories, with Kenya 2 girls recording three wins in round-robin play.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of doing nothing for pastoralist communities despite being the only CS from northern Kenya, saying Duale has been a liability to the group and calling on residents from Isiolo and Marsabit to vote out the government in the 2027 general election.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
A bird species last photographed in April 2014, the Red Weaver was rediscovered in Boni-Dodori Forest in July 2026 after over a decade without confirmed sightings. The species had been added to the global Search for Lost Birds priority list in March 2025 due to the lack of field records and security challenges in its habitat near the Kenya-Somalia border.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The World Bank has sanctioned eCitizen founder James Ayugi and his firm Webmasters Kenya Ltd for fraudulent practices in a Somalia tender involving Sh12.7 million. Both have been debarred from World Bank-financed projects for five years after misrepresenting expert availability and using consultants' CVs without authorization.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
The World Bank has barred Webmasters Kenya Ltd and its director James Ayugi from participating in World Bank-financed projects for a minimum of five years over fraudulent and obstructive practices, after findings that they misrepresented the availability of two key experts for a contract under a World Bank-financed project.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
El Niño is a natural climate pattern in which surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific warm well above average, part of a larger climate cycle called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) that oscillates between three states and reshapes weather patterns globally and across East Africa.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host the 2026 ANOCA Zone 5 Youth Games in Nairobi from August 24–28, bringing together over 300 young athletes from 11 countries to compete in seven sports disciplines including athletics, swimming, 3x3 basketball, judo, cycling, tennis and beach volleyball.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somali pirates from Puntland have used a previously hijacked ship, the MV Sward, to seize additional vessels including the Cameroon-flagged Lutuf, continuing a resurgence of attacks that began in April after more than a decade of relative security.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), the world's largest professional body for procurement and supply, has launched its East Africa office in Nairobi, positioning Kenya as its regional coordinating hub for operations in 13 countries. CIPS global leadership says the move is intended to make Kenya the reference point for the profession on the African continent.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
A federal judge in Boston cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip nearly 1,100 Somalis of Temporary Protected Status, allowing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to terminate their legal protections against deportation. The ruling followed a June Supreme Court decision that curtailed judicial review of administration efforts to end TPS designations for migrants from 13 countries.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →