Kenya

On Wednesday, Kenya revealed plans to earmark approximately 775,000 USD, aiming to support its security forces and allied agencies in evacuating citizens trapped amid the tensions between Israel and Lebanon. This decision comes in response to the region's increasingly unstable environment. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who doubles as the head of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, informed the Senate of the government's unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of all 26,000 Kenyans residing in the tumultuous…

Kenya has committed to dispatching an additional 600 police officers to Haiti, aiming to curb the influence of gangs gripping Port-au-Prince and its surroundings. Talks will center on hastening this deployment, crucial for reinstating peace in the embattled areas. Haiti's Prime Minister, Garry Conille, is presently in Kenya for an official four-day stint,set to engage with President William Ruto and high-ranking officials. Their dialogues will emphasize quickly sending the extra 600 officers to Haiti, refocusing efforts to…

A view of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington was captured on April 8, 2019. Photographer: Yuri Gripas for REUTERS. Licensing available upon request. Kenya is eyeing an additional financial boost from the International Monetary Fund before the current year wraps up. They've entered discussions about merging the seventh and eighth evaluations of their economic support plan, according to the country's central bank leader, who shared this on Wednesday. Back in early June, Kenya and the IMF struck…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenya Airways, the country's national airline, has put a halt on flights to Somalia, citing 'operational challenges.' This move adds another layer to the complex travel landscape in the Horn of Africa. Kenya Airways is one of the key players on the Mogadishu route. The stoppage comes amidst tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, regarding a deal with North Western State of Somalia about sea access. Ethiopia’s airline also operates the Mogadishu route. The airline shared that following a thorough assessment…

Mogadishu (AX) — Kenya Airways is poised to hit the brakes on all its flights ferrying passengers to Mogadishu, Somalia, starting on October 14, 2024. The decision, attributed to some gnarly operational hiccups, was splashed across a letter by the airline’s honcho, Allan Kilavuka. This communiqué, dated October 9, 2024, was penned to Mohamed Daghar, the Principal Secretary in Kenya’s Ministry of Roads and Transport."We've run into some operational snags," explained Kilavuka in the letter, "so we've chosen to halt our…

In a move egged on by Western allies, Kenya's leadership has nudged the International Monetary Fund to dive deep into examining its murky corridors of power riddled with graft, as revealed by a couple of folks in the know to Reuters. This kind of probe, tagged officially as a "governance diagnostic," can only kick off with the asking of the respective country. It's the IMF's way of sniffing out how corruption and shaky governance might be sapping a nation’s coffers dry or wreaking havoc on the financial commonwealth. "In…

On a bustling Wednesday, Kenyan President William Ruto presided over the launch of a global travel exposition in Nairobi. His goal? To amplify tourist numbers by spreading marketing wings into untapped, fresh markets.Amidst this splendid event, visitors admired the breathtaking views from a vantage point overlooking Kenya’s legendary Great Rift Valley in Kiambu County, captured in a photo on September 10, 2024. (Xinhua/Han Xu)During this vibrant gathering, President Ruto reiterated his vision for diversifying Kenya's allure…

The United Nations Security Council has extended the mission of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) up to October 2, 2025, as sanctioned by resolution 2699 (2023).It also reminded Haiti and the MSS leadership to routinely update the Secretary-General and the Council on deployment progress.Working under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, this extension pushed the original end date from October 2, 2024.The Council announced its intent to consider a UN Peace Operation to assist the Haitian National Police (HNP) in maintaining…

NAIROBI, Kenya - In a brutal turn of events, Kenyan police allegedly unleashed unnecessary force on peaceful protesters trying to storm parliament during demonstrations against harsh taxation and spending laws, Amnesty International reports. Approximately 64 individuals perished. The police clashed with young activists demanding the repeal of the Finance Bill, a three-month showdown that culminated in a tragic shootout. The aftermath left numerous casualties, some grappling with severe injuries. The chaos…

Kenya’s administration is on the cusp of securing a hefty $1.5 billion loan from the United Arab Emirates at an 8.2% interest rate, aiming to address the financial shortfall plaguing the East African nation, a source in the know told Reuters. "Kenya is broadening its budget support sources," noted the insider, hinting that "the deal is practically in the bag." The finance ministry and central bank of the UAE didn't immediately respond to requests for a statement. Kenya's Finance Minister John Mbadi and top ministry…