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September 21, 2026
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Kenya rises in global peace ranking as worldwide conflicts reach record high

Kenya rises in global peace ranking as worldwide conflicts reach record high

The 2026 Global Peace Index, launched in Nairobi, says peacefulness has declined for the 12th consecutive year, with more countries now involved in conflicts beyond their borders...

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Kenya has improved its standing in the Global Peace Index, moving up to 132nd out of 163 countries, despite a global trend of deteriorating peace marked by a record high in worldwide conflicts.

  • Global peacefulness has declined for the 12th consecutive year, with 99 countries experiencing deterioration, the highest number in the index's 20-year history.
  • The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) highlighted that conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, and Somalia are interconnected, posing significant risks to Kenya.
  • The Australian High Commissioner to Kenya, Andrew Barnes, emphasized the importance of the index in understanding peace as a foundation for prosperity and the interconnectedness of global events.

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