The announcement came three months before the planned vote and a day after Kiir signed amendments to the National Elections Act, 2012, following their passage by Parliament.
By Bradley BosireGebeyehu 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 OwuorTheir appointment comes after the seven were nominated in July and their names presented to the National and County Government Coordinating Summit for ratification in line with the Intergovernmental Relations Act.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the forecast, central and western parts of Kenya are likely to receive rainfall levels higher than usual, with moderate amounts ranging between 50 and 200 millimetres expected in multiple counties.
By Bradley BosireThe regional bloc highlighted significant military mobilisations and drone attacks targeting the city, describing the developments as a dangerous escalation at a time when Sudan continues to grapple with conflict, displacement, and growing humanitarian needs.
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 OwuorMudavadi said mediation processes are increasingly being treated as transactional ventures, eroding their core objective of securing lasting peace.
By Bradley BosireThe initiative focuses on the Daua River Basin, aiming to boost irrigation, infrastructure, and trade across Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, with ministry officials highlighting on Monday that it has a potential to transform livelihoods and strengthen regional integration.
By Chrispho OwuorIGAD has deployed a 17-member election observation mission to Djibouti ahead of the April 10, 2026 presidential vote, pledging to assess the polls against national and international standards.
By Chrispho OwuorThe 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 OwuorIn a joint statement, the five bodies — collectively known as the Quintet — expressed “grave concern at the continued escalation of the conflict in the Sudan” and urged parties to stop further military action.
By Bradley BosireAccording 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 KinyanjuiThe mission includes 84 short-term observers with diverse professional backgrounds, including diplomats accredited to the AU, election management officials, civil society representatives, human rights experts, and specialists in media, gender, and youth engagement.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThis development comes after Eritrea rejoined the organisation only last year during the 14th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in June 2023, where it was welcomed by all member states in a show of regional solidarity and cooperation.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the withdrawal follows years of concern over the direction and conduct of the regional body. The ministry said Eritrea was deeply involved in IGAD’s renewal in 1993 and worked with other countries to strengthen the organisation so it could help secure peace, stability and economic integration in the region.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking at the 3rd Ministerial Stock-take Meeting of the IGAD Support Platform in Nairobi on November 27, 2025, Gebeyehu emphasized the need for sustained political leadership, improved coordination, and broader partnerships to tackle displacement, climate challenges, and other humanitarian pressures.
By David AbonyoThe alarm was sounded during the 2nd Forum of Special Envoys and Representatives on the Sudan Peace Process, held on November 18, 2025 in Djibouti, followed by a Partners Meeting on Sudan later the same day.
By Bradley BosireBoth IGAD and the UN stress that accountability for human rights violations is essential to breaking Sudan’s cycle of conflict and achieving lasting peace. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in El Fasher remains critical, with thousands fleeing amid shortages of food, medicine, and shelter.
By David AbonyoLabour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said that Kenya is committed to advancing human mobility policies that support both development and stability under IGAD’s regional framework.
By Samuel OtienoThe proposal seeks to create a harmonized, digital platform that will allow non-IGAD citizens, such as tourists, business visitors, and investors, to move more freely within the bloc.
By Bradley BosireAU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed profound sorrow over Raila’s passing, hailing him as one of Africa’s most distinguished and transformative leaders.
By David AbonyoSudan and South Sudan are the hardest hit. Sudan has the highest number of people affected at 24.6 million, with famine and famine risks confirmed in several regions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe report, covering 2010 to 2022, reveals that the number of international migrants in the region has surged by nearly 66 per cent, rising from 4.1 million in 2013 to 6.8 million in 2022.
By Ann NyamburaIGAD said the report offers insights into labour migration, remittance flows, forced displacement, and demographic changes within member states including Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to PS Muthoni, the programme will focus on improving healthcare infrastructure, strengthening disease surveillance, engaging communities, and ensuring the supply of vaccines and essential medical resources.
By Maureen KinyanjuiGebeyehu urged youth representatives to harness their energy, skills, and influence to protect the interests of young people and safeguard peace in the region.
By Brenda SockyForeign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said the Horn of Africa is facing a complex web of peace and security threats that cannot be addressed by traditional diplomacy alone.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe regional forum brought together elders, former heads of state, scholars, and civic leaders to exchange ideas on promoting peace and stability throughout the IGAD region.
By Brenda SockyAddressing the media on Monday, Dr. Mwaura emphasized that Kenya's involvement is strictly diplomatic, focusing on mediating between the rival groups in Sudan in an effort to broker a ceasefire.
By Brenda Socky