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Speaking during the British High Commission’s first-ever Open House at Tononoka Hall in Mombasa on Tuesday, Baugh said the initiative would provide an opportunity for people to engage with the UK on education, trade and investment, innovation, conservation, security and the blue economy.
The resolution passed on Tuesday with 12 members voting in support, while Russia, China and Pakistan abstained. The extension will keep the Gang Suppression Force deployed until March 31, 2027.
António Guterres of Portugal will leave office on December 31 after two five-year terms.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the proposal while speaking to reporters at the United Nations in New York, saying Tehran had sent the plan to the US through Qatar. He said the reopening of the key waterway would depend on the necessary conditions being met.
In a September 24, 2026 update, Guo said the United Nations should remain at the centre of international cooperation, with countries relying on dialogue and consultation to deal with global challenges.
The UN chief described Africa’s exclusion from the permanent membership of the Security Council as an injustice, arguing that the continent should have a greater role in decisions on matters affecting international peace and security.
Guterres said this would be his last UNGA as Secretary-General and stressed the need for dialogue, cooperation and collective action.
The Government said the attacks violate international humanitarian law and threaten regional stability and security. Kenya also expressed concern over disruptions to maritime trade in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, warning of wider implications for global economic stability and energy security, while calling for respect for international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions
Benaabou appointment as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Kenya was made through a presidential decree dated August 7, 2026.
Ruto recalled his official visit to Italy in April 2026, saying the engagement had helped give fresh energy to relations between the two countries.
Sing’oei made the assurance during a visit to the Burundian Embassy in Nairobi on Monday, where he met nationals seeking clarity over their status following President William Ruto’s recent remarks on foreign traders.
The visit will be the first by Trump’s lead negotiators to the Ukrainian capital since the full-scale Russian invasion began in February 2022.
The PS said relations between Nairobi and Rabat had moved forward quickly since Kenya opened its embassy in Rabat two years ago, with a series of high-level engagements helping to expand cooperation.
The Kenya Embassy in Rabat currently has six home-based staff and eight locally engaged officers. However, a fact-finding team from Parliament found that the mission does not have several officers considered important to its day-to-day operations.
The AU Commission chairperson said the relationship should deliver tangible benefits for both sides.The US official reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Africa, saying the continent remains a priority for the United States.
Garcia’s visit comes as Kenya and the US seek to widen cooperation beyond their existing diplomatic and security ties, with trade, investment and regional security emerging as key areas of engagement.
The President connected the King’s legacy to Kenya’s relationship with Norway, recalling his official trip to the Scandinavian country in June this year.
Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan remains one of the leading names in the race after receiving the strongest backing during the first informal vote conducted last month.
The talks focused on professional military education, training opportunities, capacity building and knowledge exchange
The Korean War ended in 1953 with an armistice rather than a peace treaty, leaving the two countries technically still at war. Although major fighting stopped, tensions have continued along the heavily guarded DMZ, with the two sides repeatedly accusing each other of provocations.
Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations chairman Nelson Koech said Thursday that Britain had not provided a written commitment to comply with resolutions adopted by the House following an inquiry into Batuk’s conduct.
According to the Wiper leader, more than 3.44 million kilogrammes of tea valued at over US$10.3 million (Sh129 million) is still being stored in warehouses in Mombasa after exporters failed to find alternative buyers.
The Consulate General will oversee Kenya’s interests in Guangdong, Fujian and Hainan provinces, as well as the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
King Mohammed also praised Trump's role in recognising Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara in 2020, describing the move as one that changed the relationship between the two countries.
Baugh has engaged Kenyan security officials on counter-terrorism, cyber threats, organised crime and regional instability. He also highlighted cooperation on aviation security under the Kenya-UK Security Compact, reflecting Britain’s continuing role in supporting Kenya’s security capabilities
The war began after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February. Although the conflict eased after Washington signalled it wanted diplomacy to take priority, tensions flared again earlier this month when an April ceasefire collapsed. Israel has not been involved in the latest exchange of hostilities between the United States and Iran.
The nomination was confirmed in a joint letter dated July 25 from U.N. General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock and U.N. Security Council President Zenon Ngay Mukongo, who informed permanent representatives and observers that Uganda had officially submitted Otunnu's name for consideration.
The Principal Secretary urged the public to disregard claims suggesting he is preparing to contest any elective position, reiterating that his priority is to advance Kenya’s interests through diplomacy while fulfilling his responsibilities in government
The latest developments also triggered security concerns across the Gulf. Bahrain reported explosions in its capital, Manama, Kuwait said it intercepted missiles and drones, while Qatar issued a security alert after reporting Iranian attacks.
Government spokesman Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed on Tuesday that Ghana had formally informed South Africa that the visit should be delayed until the situation improves.