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… A multinational naval mission led by France and the United Kingdom will help clear mines and protect merchant vessels as traffic resumes, according to the statement. …
G7 backs Iran deal as Hormuz reopens to shippingThe Standard
… The incident came as G7 leaders gathered in eastern France and agreed Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine. …
UK PM says Russian warship's warning shots 'reckless' not 'sinister'The Standard
… Starmer's office said the United Kingdom is now the first G7 country to sanction several Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vessels recently acquired by Russia to service an already sanctioned Arctic LNG project. …
UK ups Russia sanctions to bring 'war machine to halt': StarmerCitizen Digital
… Moral responsibility The UK government's consultation on the issue, which closed in late May, attracted about 116,000 contributions, making it the second-largest response ever received. …
UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16sCitizen Digital
… Further, the Member of Parliament opined that those breaches occur everywhere in the world, including the most sophisticated systems in the United States and the United Kingdom. …
Illegal IDs were issued to foreigners during Matiang’i tenure, MP Koech claimsCitizen Digital
… It added the reporting channel was based on "practices adopted by intelligence agencies in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel". …
Taiwan launches website to collect intelligence on ChinaCitizen Digital
… The United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy said they were prepared to lift sanctions imposed on Iran and will work "with the US, Iran and regional partners to seize this moment, maintain momentum and achieve a long-term diplomatic settlement." The announcement also brought rel …
US-Iran peace deal announced with 'permanent' end to military actionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeChildren under 16 will be banned from using social media in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, saying such platforms were making youngsters "unhappy". …
UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16sThe Standard
… State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed in a statement on Monday, June 15, said the president would also push for financing opportunities for Kenyan businesses under the National Infrastructure Fund.The G7 groups Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the …
Ruto heads to France as Kenya pushes Africa's agenda at G7The Standard
… portation of infectious diseases.Muthoni said Kenya’s laboratory capacity has significantly improved compared to the Covid-19 period, when some samples had to be sent abroad for specialised testing. “Unlike in the past, when samples were sent to South Africa or the United Kingdom …
Kenya has no Ebola cases, Government says amid heightened surveillanceA diaspora perspective argues that Kenya has built credible foundations but sits in the lower-middle-income bracket and is not yet ready to achieve first-world living standards, which require high per-capita income, reliable utilities, functional healthcare, competitive education, low corruption, and functional infrastructure.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
A diaspora perspective argues that Kenya has built credible foundations but sits in the lower-middle-income bracket and is not yet ready to achieve first-world living standards, which require high per-capita income, reliable utilities, functional healthcare, competitive education, low corruption, and functional infrastructure.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
French and British authorities rescued 173 people whose boat caught fire as they attempted to cross the Channel from France to the United Kingdom. The incident, one of the largest rescue operations since records began in 2018, resulted in some burns, grazes and bruises but no serious injuries.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Discussion of the Kenya–United Kingdom Defence Cooperation Agreement has sparked debate over BATUK's presence in Laikipia, with arguments for its departure citing historical atrocities and concerns about colonialism, while Nanyuki residents worry that the departure of British troops would devastate the local economy that depends on the annual arrival of thousands of soldiers.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's military agreement with Britain, which the National Assembly approved on March 21, 2023, raises concerns about Kenyan sovereignty and legal protections, particularly Article 6(5)(9) which indemnifies British soldiers from murder charges.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and the United Kingdom have renewed the Kenya-UK Health Alliance for a further five years through a Memorandum of Understanding covering cooperation in healthcare, research, innovation, trade and investment between 2026 and 2031. The agreement builds on five years of partnership that has strengthened health workforce development, specialist clinical services, cancer care, kidney disease management, research collaboration and academic exchange.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called for Kenya and the UK to prioritize education, research and skills development in their healthcare partnership, emphasizing that well-trained healthcare professionals are essential for universal health coverage. The Kenya-UK Health Alliance, launched in 2021, has attracted over £116 million in research and training investments and enabled more than 280 Kenyan nurses to qualify.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called for education, research and skills development to be the cornerstone of the Kenya-UK health partnership, arguing that universal health coverage depends on a highly skilled healthcare workforce. Since its 2021 establishment, the Kenya-UK Health Alliance has attracted more than £116 million in research and capacity-building investments and trained over 280 Kenyan nurses to international standards.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and the United Kingdom have announced the resumption of joint military training between the Kenya Defence Forces and the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in Nanyuki, after uncertainty over its cancellation. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the resolution demonstrates the two countries' ability to resolve challenges through dialogue while maintaining their strategic partnership.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and the United Kingdom have agreed to resume joint military training exercises at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) following consultations, marking a renewed commitment to their defence partnership. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the resumption strengthens the Kenya Defence Forces' operational capabilities, enhances regional peace and security, and delivers economic benefits to host communities.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, covering around 76,000 claims. The company denies the claims lack scientific merit but stopped selling talc-based baby powder in the United States and Canada in 2020.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Laikipia leaders have called for the pending Kenya-United Kingdom Defence Cooperation Agreement to be signed unconditionally, insisting that British soldiers accused of crimes in Kenya must face trial in Kenyan courts.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has welcomed the resumption of joint military exercises at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) following a licensing dispute that threatened to force the UK to relocate its annual September drills. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the decision reflects the strength of the Kenya-UK defence partnership despite recent challenges.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services called for sustainable partnerships with the United Kingdom to strengthen health systems, citing five years of collaboration that has delivered specialized healthcare, cancer services, workforce development, and research gains including PET-CT imaging capacity, endoscopy services, and oncology training.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Robert Bush, 48, a funeral director in Hull, will be sentenced after admitting 67 offences including 30 counts of preventing lawful and decent burial. The bodies of 35 people, including Peter Moody, 65, were discovered at his funeral home in March 2024, with Peter's daughter saying the ordeal has "crucified" her.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
The United Kingdom has moved a major military training exercise to Tanzania after Kenya refused to approve the necessary licenses, effectively halting British Army Training Unit (BATUK) operations in Laikipia County.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United Kingdom has moved a major military training exercise to Tanzania after Kenya refused to approve necessary licenses, effectively halting British Army Training Unit (BATUK) operations in Laikipia County.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Somali Future Council—comprising former presidents, prime ministers, and regional leaders—has called on African Union troop-contributing countries to prioritise an inclusive political settlement before implementing further security transition under AUSSOM, citing constitutional and political crises ahead of a Kampala regional summit.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and the UK failed to reach a deal on joint military training after the UK announced the 2026 exercise with the Kenyan Defence Forces will be held outside Kenya due to unsuccessful attempts to secure licenses. Parliament's Defence Committee chair Nelson Koech attributed the move to concerns over legal jurisdiction and immunity for British personnel, as well as grievances linked to the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, which has been connected to British soldiers attached to BATUK.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that bribery demands by President Ruto through Members of Parliament led to the cancellation of a planned UK military training exercise in Nanyuki involving 1,500 British soldiers scheduled for September 2026. The UK Ministry of Defence cancelled the exercise citing disagreements over defence arrangements.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda has nominated veteran diplomat Ambassador Olara Otunnu for United Nations Secretary-General, a position to be filled as current Secretary-General António Guterres' term ends December 31. Otunnu has more than four decades of experience in international diplomacy and previously served as the UN's first Under-Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict from 1998 to 2005.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that the Kenya-UK defence partnership should be reformed to address present-day concerns, drawing on historical parallels about the importance of allied cooperation in strategic decision-making.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In July 2026, Kenya's president.go.ke website was defaced with a ransom demand for five bitcoin; this followed a similar coordinated breach in November 2025 affecting multiple government sites. The opinion argues that these attacks using conventional techniques foreshadow risks from AI-powered cyber threats at scale.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary dismissed reports that the UK-Kenya defence partnership had ended, saying the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) arrangement remains active despite a dispute over a planned military exercise and delayed operational licences during the parliamentary renewal of the Defence Cooperation Agreement.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
As artificial intelligence and search engines make information instantly accessible, Kenyan educators and parents are shifting focus from rote memorisation toward skills like analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication that modern employers prioritise, according to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United Kingdom has moved its planned Haraka Storm military exercise out of Kenya after the Kenyan government failed to issue the necessary licences to conduct training in Laikipia between September and November. The UK stressed that the decision affects only this exercise and does not signal an end to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) or the wider UK-Kenya defence partnership.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The UK Ministry of Defence has cancelled the 2026 "Exercise Haraka Storm" joint training exercise with the Kenya Defence Forces in Laikipia, citing unsuccessful attempts to secure the necessary licences. The six-week combat training program will now be held at an alternative location outside Kenya.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto met with British High Commissioner Matt Baugh to discuss deepening bilateral relations, leveraging the Kenya-UK Economic Partnership Agreement to expand trade and investment, implementing Kenya's National Infrastructure Fund, and reaffirming commitment to regional peace and security.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The UK has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Laikipia after the Kenyan government failed to issue required licences, amid stalled ratification of a 2021 Defence Cooperation Agreement. A coalition of human rights activists, victims' families, and local leaders have submitted a petition to Parliament and state agencies setting conditions for any renewed deal, citing concerns over legal jurisdiction and historical injustices.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Kingdom has moved a planned military training exercise called 'Haraka Storm' from Laikipia to an alternative location in a neighbouring country after required licences were not approved by the Kenyan government. The relocation follows months of tension over a proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement governing the operations of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK).
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Air Force Commander Major General Bernard Waliaula represented Kenya at the Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference and Royal International Air Tattoo in London (July 15–19), where he engaged with military leaders from over 80 countries and explored emerging aviation technologies and international cooperation in air and space operations.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →