Senate Told KDF Recruitment Slots Sold for Ksh400,000

The Kenyan Senate has raised concerns about alleged corruption in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment process, with claims that slots are being sold for up to Ksh400,000.

US Embassy cuts social media activity after funding lapse

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced a suspension of most social media activity due to a funding lapse in Washington, impacting its platforms like X and Facebook.

"We'll now defend our own borders instead of wasting time in Kenya or Somalia"- U.S President Trump

How Robbery Confrontation Left Two Dead, DCI Officer Injured

Two suspected gang members were shot dead during an attempted robbery in Yala town, Gem-Yala sub-county, on the night of September 30. An officer from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) was injured during the confrontation.

US Govt Charges Kenyan Over Theft in Ksh83 Billion KEMSA Project

The US government has charged a 40-year-old Kenyan for allegedly conspiring to steal HIV test kits and other medical supplies worth millions of shillings from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). The supplies were part of a Ksh83 billion USAID program aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS in Kenya.

UN Replaces Kenya-led MSS Mission in Haiti with New Suppression Force

The United Nations Security Council has approved a new militarized Gang Suppression Force (GSF) for Haiti, replacing the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission. This comes as the previous mission faced significant challenges, including underfunding and insufficient personnel.