The country fell five places to 132nd in the 2026 Global Peace Index, from position 127 in 2025. Its peace score also declined from 2.392 to 2.447, placing Kenya 33rd out of 44 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
By Maureen KinyanjuiGebeyehu said the region was facing a difficult period, with conflicts and crises affecting food supplies, fuel markets, ports and humanitarian operations. He said nearly 49 million people were acutely food insecure, while more than 19 million people were displaced within their own countries
By Chrispho OwuorData released by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) shows Kenya exported 692,000 kilogrammes of miraa between January and March, compared to 795,668 kilogrammes during the same period last year. The drop in export volumes reduced earnings to Sh3.09 billion from Sh3.56 billion, representing a loss of about Sh470 million.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKenya is among countries that FAO and WFP say require urgent support and planning before the expected impacts become more severe.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe DPP reiterated the importance of sustained collaboration to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice while victims receive adequate protection and support
By Chrispho OwuorThe regional bloc warned that actions undermining Somalia’s unity could heighten tensions and threaten peace, stability, and cooperation across the Horn of Africa, calling for restraint and respect for internationally recognized principles
By Chrispho OwuorWeather-related shocks remain a major factor driving hunger. The report shows that one-third of people experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity in 2024 were in countries where extreme weather events were the main cause.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMudavadi said mediation processes are increasingly being treated as transactional ventures, eroding their core objective of securing lasting peace.
By Bradley BosireThe AU reaffirmed that it does not recognize Somaliland as an independent state and stressed that any unilateral recognition is “null and void.” It cautioned that such actions risk destabilizing the region, while reiterating its commitment to supporting Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity.
By David AbonyoThe Ministry of Interior said Guelleh, who has been in office since 1999, took 97.81 per cent of votes cast in Friday’s election, defeating Unified Democratic Center candidate Mohamed Farah Samatar, who managed 2.19 per cent.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement issued on Sunday from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Youssouf emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation, urging all stakeholders to make constructive use of the National Consultative Council as a platform for consensus-building.
By David AbonyoThe AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said Kikwete will support peace, diplomacy and regional cooperation efforts in the strategically important region, working with regional and international organisations to promote stability, security and sustainable peace.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to ICPAC, there is a 45 per cent chance of wetter-than-normal rainfall across much of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, central and western Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, northern Somalia, and Djibouti.
By Bradley BosireThe warning came during the opening of the 72nd Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 72), hosted by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) in Nairobi on Monday.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to a new analysis by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) up to 25 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya are now in need of humanitarian food assistance.
By Yunis DekowThe ministers warned that the recognition of parts of sovereign states constituted a serious precedent that threatens international peace and security.
By Chrispho OwuorThe critical meeting comes as the fragile Horn of Africa nation grapples with insecurity, economic hardship and a governance crisis.
By Yunis DekowLong overshadowed by cow’s milk, camel milk is emerging as a powerhouse product, driving livelihoods, improving nutrition, and attracting investors across the Horn of Africa.
By Yunis Dekow