The Kenyan government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Trans Mara East and South in Narok County following violent tribal clashes that have killed at least seven people and torched over 120 houses.

• Over 1,800 people have been displaced in just three days due to the clashes in Angata Barikkoi.
• The areas were designated as security-disturbed and dangerous by Deputy Inspector Generals of Police Eliud Lagat and Gilbert Masengeli.
• The violence is reportedly linked to a long-standing land boundary overlap dispute, with property worth millions of shillings destroyed.

The Kenyan Ministry of Interior has extended the designation of 13 areas in Marsabit County as "security-disturbed and dangerous" for another 30 days, effective December 23, 2025.

• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the extension, which comes despite calls from Members of Parliament to withdraw the declaration.
• The Police Inspector General, Douglas Kanja, has reiterated the restriction on firearms in these areas, ordering immediate surrender to police stations or government offices.
• This marks a further extension of a declaration first made on September 3, 2024, and subsequently extended multiple times throughout 2024 and 2025.

The United States announced that various countries have pledged 7,500 personnel for the Haiti Gang Suppression Force, exceeding the initial target of 5,500 troops. This comes weeks after Kenya deployed an additional 230 specialised officers to Haiti.

• U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated pledges for personnel now reach 7,500, up from the initial goal of 5,500.
• Funding for the gang suppression forces project has also increased, according to Rubio.
• Kenya had deployed 230 additional police officers to Haiti on December 8, and these officers were recognized as heroes during Jamuhuri Day celebrations after their return.

Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya visited Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission (AUSSOM) in Somalia on December 20. She lauded their discipline, courage, and commitment, reiterating that their welfare is a top priority.

• The KDF has been under AUSSOM since January 2025, tasked with stabilising Somalia, degrading Al-Shabaab, and building the capacity of Somali security forces, primarily in Sector Two.
• Activities include renovating the Dhobley Airstrip, training Jubaland Security Forces (JSF) recruits, and conducting extensive Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities like medical outreach and distributing learning materials.
• The KDF's Special Boat Unit (SBU) ensures maritime safety, and troops protect key population centres and infrastructure, contributing to regional peacekeeping and humanitarian support.