In a statement issued on Sunday, October 11, the Commission condemned the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which Saudi authorities said killed 12 people and injured 309 on Saturday.
By David AbonyoIn a statement issued on October 10, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks, which left several people injured, threatened civilian safety, infrastructure and air navigation.
By David AbonyoIn a security alert issued on October 11, the US Mission in Saudi Arabia warned of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions, advising travellers to confirm their departure status directly with airlines and airports.
By David AbonyoThe Saudi civil aviation authority confirmed that the casualties included four Saudis, two Bangladeshis and one person each from the United States, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt. Some of the injured were in critical condition, while authorities assessed the damage to the airport.
By David AbonyoThe flight was carrying 174 passengers when the situation unfolded in the flight deck. The airline said the aircraft was diverted to Tabuk Airport (TUU), where Flydubai crew members on duty managed to secure the aircraft and land it safely.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAll passengers on board were reported safe and accounted for. Flydubai said its teams were working with the relevant authorities to establish what happened during the flight.
By Chrispho OwuorThe day marks the proclamation that changed the name of the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under King Abdulaziz ibn Saud, also known as Ibn Saud.
By Samuel OtienoBritish officials said the defensive role could include supporting Saudi fighter jets as they respond to incoming Houthi drones and ballistic missiles.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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
By Chrispho OwuorRiyadh said its air defences intercepted the drone before it could reach the Islamic holy city, which receives millions of Muslims during the annual pilgrimage.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Prime CS maintained that the growing movement of Kenyan workers to international labour markets was creating new economic opportunities but also increasing the government's responsibility to protect migrants from exploitation, trafficking and unsafe working conditions
By Chrispho OwuorThe pipeline is a crucial part of Saudi Arabia’s oil network because it allows the country to transport crude towards the Red Sea without sending it through the Strait of Hormuz.
By Bradley BosireThe government has not yet provided further details regarding the inaugural flight at the same time, criticism remains strong due to several previously failed claims by the government.
By Samuel OtienoThe missile strike came hours after Saudi Arabia launched air raids on Houthi-linked sites in the Yemeni port city of Hodeida and on the nearby Kamaran Island. The Houthis had earlier vowed to retaliate against the attacks.
By Bradley BosireThe agreements, signed during the inaugural Kenya–Saudi Arabia Political Consultations Meeting, include a Labour Recruitment and Employment Agreement alongside three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering direct investment, customs cooperation and development financing.
By David AbonyoThe latest performance echoes the trend seen in 2023 when remittance inflows during the review period fell by 1.8 percent. At the time, rising prices across major economies reduced the amount of disposable income available to migrant workers, limiting the money they could send to relatives back home.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the MPs, a stronger NEA would help curb rogue employment agencies that charge job seekers exorbitant fees and expose workers to unsafe conditions abroad.
By Samuel OtienoDiaspora Affairs PS Roseline Njogu told MPs Kenya is pursuing exhumation and repatriation of Jesca Kashutu Ziro, a Kenyan domestic worker buried in Saudi Arabia, outlining notifications, medical findings and diplomatic steps.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, must be performed at least once by all Muslims with the means.
By Samuel OtienoIn a post on social media on Saturday, Trump said discussions had involved leaders from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain, alongside talks relating to the Iran crisis and a proposed “Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE”.
By David AbonyoThe facilities are located in Turkey, India, and Saudi Arabia and will be used for complex medical cases that cannot be adequately handled locally.
By Bradley BosireThe talks come as Ukraine continues to promote its battlefield-tested systems for countering aerial threats, particularly drones that have been widely used in the war with Russia. Kyiv has positioned itself as having practical experience in handling drone attacks, an area that has drawn attention from countries in the Gulf facing similar risks.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe arrangement reportedly permits American forces to operate Saudi aircraft alongside their own, targeting shared security threats. Defence experts note that this represents one of the closest operational partnerships between Riyadh and Washington in decades.
By Chrispho OwuorState Department for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, outlined mounting concerns stemming from renewed hostilities between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel, as well as growing cases of Kenyans in distress in Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iMore than 200 people have been killed since the attacks began, according to Iranian leaders, and at least 31 people were killed and 149 wounded in retaliatory strikes in Lebanon.
By Bradley BosireThe Embassy highlighted that SMASCO is a licensed recruitment and support service provider, operating under Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The company provides domestic worker services in compliance with the country’s labour laws.
By Ann NyamburaSaudi Arabia highlighted its role in supporting stability, peace, and state-building initiatives in Somalia, noting that protecting territorial integrity is crucial for regional security. The statement also expressed solidarity with the Somali people amid rising political tensions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe agreement was signed on behalf of SUPKEM by its National Chairman, Hassan Ole Nado, alongside Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance of Saudi Arabia.
By Yunis DekowHuroob is a classification used in Saudi Arabia when workers are reported as having left their employer without permission or violated residency regulations. Many workers are placed under this status after disputes over delayed pay, extended working hours, or contract disagreements.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to Njogu, the Ministry reached out to all parents whose documents were ready using phone calls, text messages, and public notices within community groups. Only a third of them collected the certificates from the Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh. Others who submitted DNA samples but never completed the birth certificate application process were advised to follow through, but participation has remained low.
By Rose Achieng