PS Sing'Oei explains issuance of Kenyan passports to Sudan's RSF leaders By Brian Kimani May 13, 2026 11:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'O …
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 — President William Ruto has intensified Kenya’s criticism of Sudan’s rival military factions, rejecting the continued “babysitting” of the country’s fighting generals as the conflict pushes Sudan deeper into humanitarian catastrophe. …
Ruto rejects ‘babysitting’ Sudan Generals, defends neutral role in conflict… Ruto’s France24 interview, also addressed regional conflicts in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, insisting Kenya would continue playing a mediation role in efforts to restore stability across the region.
Ruto blames Somalia instability for failed border reopeningTracking records and documents point to a fast-tracked approvals system routed through senior immigration authority, bypassing standard verification steps. [Courtesy] The ghosts of the shocking scheme that handed Kenyan identification documents to fighters linked to Sudan’s Rapid …
Secret passport pipeline linking Kenya to Sudan's militia fighters… President Ruto also addressed ongoing conflicts in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), firmly denying allegations that Kenya is siding with any armed groups. …
Somalia border still closed, Ruto saysThe ghosts of the shocking scheme that handed Kenyan identification documents to fighters linked to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), suspected international terrorists and other shadowy individuals have now drawn former Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok into the cen …
This man Bitok: Education PS at centre of secret passport pipeline linking Kenya to Sudan's militia fightersAudio By VocalizeA Sudanese rape survivor holds her child conceived following the ordeal she suffered in the Sudanese capital during the civil war, at an apartment in Khartoum on April 25, 2026. …
MSF slams 'political failure' to end Sudan war, fund vital aidDrone attack kills six in Sudan's Darfur By AFP May 12, 2026 11:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A drone attack killed six people on Tuesday in the paramilitary-controlled city of Al-Dae …
Drone attack kills six in Sudan's Darfur… He further alleged the President is involved in regional conflicts, including Sudan, and renewed calls for UN Security Council accountability in the crisis. …
Gachagua takes swipe at Macron over Ksh150B Kenya-France deals signed during Africa Forward Summit… Guterres, yesterday you described the Sudan crisis as a nightmare and a carnage spiralling out of control. …
Gachagua to Macron, Guterres: 'Your host Ruto is Kenya's greatest threat'
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PS Sing'Oei defends Kenya's mediation role in Sudan conflict
The News
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei defended the government's involvement in Sudan's peace mediation through IGAD, stating that Kenya has provided shelter to displaced persons and political actors fleeing the conflict, including some who were facilitated with Kenyan travel documents.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 12 May
PS Sing'Oei defends Kenya's mediation role in Sudan conflict
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei defended the government's involvement in Sudan's peace mediation through IGAD, stating that Kenya has provided shelter to displaced persons and political actors fleeing the conflict, including some who were facilitated with Kenyan travel documents.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Ruto rejects bias claims, calls for Sudan dialogue
President Ruto dismissed accusations that Kenya favours Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, saying both the SAF and RSF emerged from the same coup that overthrew civilian government and have deepened the humanitarian crisis. He reaffirmed Kenya's position as focused on dialogue and restoring stability.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
Ruto attributes Kenya-Somalia border closure to conflict, instability
President Ruto blamed renewed conflict and political instability in Somalia for delaying the Kenya-Somalia border reopening, citing clashes between Somalia's Federal Government and regional forces near the border, fighting between the Somali National Army and Jubaland forces that worsened security, and ongoing uncertainty over Somalia's political transition.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
Fast-tracked passport scheme linked to Sudan militia fighters
Tracking records and documents reveal a fast-tracked approvals system routed through senior immigration authority that bypassed standard verification steps to hand Kenyan identification documents to fighters linked to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and suspected international terrorists. The scheme has drawn former Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok into the centre of the scandal.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Ruto defends Kenya-Somalia border closure amid Somali instability
President William Ruto said Kenya is maintaining the Kenya–Somalia border closure due to renewed fighting between Somalia's Federal Government and regional forces, along with political uncertainty including the expiry of constitutional timelines for the presidency and parliament. Ruto noted that Kenya had been progressing toward reopening the border before fresh clashes erupted and that Kenya assisted the Somali National Army to reduce conflict near the frontier.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Education PS Bitok linked to illegal passport scheme
Former Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok is at the centre of a scheme that allegedly issued Kenyan identification documents and passports to fighters linked to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, suspected international terrorists, and other individuals, while senior government officials implicated in the scheme remain silent and unaccountable.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
MSF accuses political failure in Sudan war, aid funding crisis
Doctors Without Borders says there is no political will to end Sudan's three-year civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, which has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions, and created what the UN describes as one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. The charity condemned the lack of protection for civilians facing extreme violence, sexual abuse, food insecurity, and disease, while humanitarian funding cuts and logistical challenges worsen the crisis.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Yesterday
Drone attack kills six in Sudan's Darfur region
A drone strike killed six people in the paramilitary-controlled city of Al-Daein in Sudan's Darfur region on Tuesday and wounded five others, according to a medical source and residents. Drone strikes by Sudan's army and the RSF have intensified in recent months, killing at least 880 civilians between January and April, according to the UN.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gachagua criticises Ruto over Kenya-France deals at Africa Forward Summit
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised President William Ruto for hosting the Africa Forward Summit, claiming it is a "sideshow" that will not benefit ordinary Kenyans and that French firms benefited from a controversial compensation payout linked to a cancelled road project. Gachagua called on UN Secretary-General António Guterres and French President Emmanuel Macron to raise human rights concerns and regional security threats with Ruto.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gachagua calls Ruto Kenya's greatest threat at Africa Forward Summit
Democratic Change Party leader Rigathi Gachagua dismissed the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi as a political "sideshow," accusing President William Ruto of seeking international legitimacy while ignoring crises in healthcare, education and security. Gachagua directed remarks at UN Secretary-General António Guterres and French President Emmanuel Macron, calling Ruto a human rights violator and threat to regional stability, and cited the abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in Nairobi in November 2024 as evidence of government collusion with foreign governments.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Refugee-owned businesses drive economic growth in East Africa
Refugee-owned enterprises in camps and urban centres across East Africa are creating jobs and becoming part of local economies, moving beyond traditional humanitarian aid models. Social impact organisation Inkomoko, which supports refugee and host community entrepreneurs, has invested over $37.5 million in small businesses since 2012 and supported over 120,000 entrepreneurs.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 10 May
UN Secretary-General arrives in Nairobi for Africa Forward Summit
António Guterres has arrived in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit 2026, a two-day gathering co-hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. Over 30 African Heads of State and Government are expected to attend, with discussions focused on sustainable development, economic cooperation, innovation, and Africa's transformation agenda.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
UN Secretary-General to launch UNON expansion project in Nairobi
UN Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Kenya on May 11, 2026, to join President William Ruto in launching a USD 340 million expansion of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) in Gigiri, which will modernise facilities and increase conference capacity from 14 to 30 rooms and delegate capacity from about 2,000 to 9,000 participants.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
Saturday 9 May
Ruto and UN Secretary General to inaugurate Nairobi expansion project
President William Ruto and United Nations Secretary General António Guterres will inaugurate the UN's Nairobi Expansion Project in Gigiri, a $340 million initiative approved by UN member states in December 2023 that includes upgrades to conference facilities and office blocks at the UN headquarters.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 7 May
UN Secretary-General to launch major UNON expansion in Nairobi
UN Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Kenya on May 11, 2026, to join President William Ruto in launching a USD 340 million expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi in Gigiri, designed to modernise facilities and boost the city's role as a global diplomatic hub.
8 May 2026 · Capital News →
Fighting escalates in Sudan's Blue Nile, displacing thousands
Sudan's three-year war has expanded into Blue Nile state, where an overcrowded camp now houses thousands fleeing a surge in fighting between the army and paramilitary forces. Displaced residents report severe shortages of food and medicine, with at least 450 people killed in the state between January and March 2024.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 5 May
UAE denies using drones to attack Khartoum airport
The United Arab Emirates denied allegations by Sudan that an Emirati drone was used in an attack on Khartoum airport on Monday. Sudan has long accused the UAE of backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in a three-year-old civil war, though the Gulf state denies this and says it seeks an end to the conflict.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto criticized for diplomatic gaffes during Tanzania visit
President William Ruto's state visit to Tanzania, intended to strengthen bilateral ties, has instead drawn criticism over a diplomatic gaffe regarding a refinery. Analysts have highlighted a pattern of what they call unconventional diplomatic approach and missteps by the Head of State.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monday 4 May
Ethiopia and Sudan trade accusations of territorial violations
Ethiopia accused Sudan's army of supporting "mercenaries" with the Tigray People's Liberation Front and providing arms and financial support to forces along Ethiopia's western frontier. Sudan announced it would recall its ambassador to Addis Ababa following drone strikes, with the army alleging drone attacks were being launched from neighbouring territory.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 3 May
UAE dismantles Sudan-linked arms smuggling and money laundering network
The United Arab Emirates has dismantled a money laundering and arms network with members linked to the Sudanese army, exposing undeclared military supply networks operating in conflict zones where drones play an increasingly significant role. The case follows the arrest of an Iranian national in Los Angeles on charges of brokering a deal to sell drones and munitions to the Sudanese army in a contract reportedly exceeding $70 million.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →
Floods and conflict disrupt healthcare for chronic disease patients
Humanitarian crises including flooding, conflict, and drought are disrupting access to life-saving medicines, diagnostics, and follow-up care for patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, according to a report by the African Population and Health Research Center and Elrha. Health experts warn that even short interruptions in care for these patients can become fatal, as conditions can spiral into medical emergencies.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 1 May
UAE dismantles Sudan-linked arms smuggling and money laundering network
The United Arab Emirates has uncovered and dismantled a money laundering and arms smuggling network whose members are linked to the Sudanese army, exposing undeclared military supply infrastructure operating in conflict zones where drones play an increasingly significant role.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 30 April
Sudanese students return to school after displacement by three-year war
More than 25 million minors in Sudan—half the total population—have been affected by the three-year conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, with eight million currently out of school. Displaced children are now receiving education at camps like Al-Hishan, where some attend accelerated programmes to catch up on lost learning.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 29 April
Global coalition endorses Berlin Principles to resolve Sudan conflict
International and regional actors, including the African Union, European Union, and representatives from Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Egypt, and Gulf states, have renewed efforts to end Sudan's conflict through an expanded "Berlin Principles" framework adopted following an April 15, 2026 conference in Berlin. The updated principles include 12 guiding commitments aimed at delivering a peaceful resolution while reaffirming Sudan's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
Tuesday 28 April
Kenya's foreign policy actors need better judgment and oversight
An opinion piece argues that recent actions by Kenya's foreign affairs officials—including a PS's tweet on Iran that contradicted stated neutrality, and the President's comments about Nigeria's English—reveal gaps in communication judgment and systemic foreign policy weaknesses.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Sudan sexual violence crisis creates severe mental health emergency
The widespread use of rape and sexual violence as a weapon of war in Sudan has triggered a massive mental health crisis, according to UN agencies and aid groups. Between January 2024 and November 2025, Doctors Without Borders reported that at least 3,396 survivors of sexual violence—nearly all women and girls—sought treatment at its facilities in North and South Darfur, with officials warning this represents only the "tip of the iceberg" due to barriers including lack of security, insufficient trained healthcare workers, and severe stigma.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Climate change driving cardiovascular disease, kidney disease in Africa
Health experts warn that climate change is emerging as a major driver of disease in Africa, with rising cases of cardiovascular illnesses, chronic kidney disease, and poor maternal and newborn health outcomes. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat is a suspected contributor to kidney damage, particularly among young and healthy individuals working in high-heat environments.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Monday 27 April
Horn of Africa conflicts interconnected and systemic, IGAD warns
The IGAD Executive Secretary told a mediation conference in Nairobi that the Horn of Africa faces interconnected, regionalized conflicts shaped by both internal tensions and external pressures, with traditional mediation foundations weakening amid shifting global power dynamics.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
Mudavadi warns against commercialization of peace in Africa
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi told an IGAD mediation conference that African nations must rethink conflict resolution, cautioning that peace initiatives are increasingly being treated as business transactions rather than genuine humanitarian efforts aimed at restoring stability.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
IGAD seeks rethink on peace mediation amid Sudan crisis
Leaders at an IGAD Mediation Reflection Conference in Nairobi have called for fundamental reform of peace mediation in the Horn of Africa, with Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi warning that peace processes are being commercialized and turned into transactional engagements driven by profit rather than genuine peacebuilding.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →