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The 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
Iranian armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi, according to the Mehr news agency, said countries in the region risked becoming involved in the conflict if they allowed the US military to use their facilities or provided other forms of support.
The initiative is part of the department’s mandate to promote and safeguard the welfare of Kenyans living outside the country
The conflict, which broke out in April 2023 between Sudan's regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has displaced more than 14 million people, making it one of the world's worst humanitarian emergencies.
Speaking on Friday, tournament organizers expressed their excitement about hosting the competition in Kenya’s capital, noting that the event offers young players an opportunity to earn valuable international ranking points while competing against high-calibre opponents from diverse tennis backgrounds.
The policy, which took effect on June 25, 2026, allows qualifying Kenyans residing in the United States, the United Kingdom, European Union countries, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and New Zealand to obtain either a 14-day or 60-day visa upon arrival at airports in Dubai or Abu Dhabi
In 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”.
The UAE foreign ministry rejected the claims, saying they were “entirely unfounded” and stressing that relations with Israel are conducted through official and recognised diplomatic channels.
Located between Iran to the north and Oman and the United Arab Emirates to the south, the Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. At its entrance and exit, the passage is roughly 50km wide, narrowing to about 33km at its tightest point.
In a security advisory, the U.S. government said commercial flights remain available from Abu Dhabi and Dubai but warned of possible cancellations. Americans who remain were advised to prepare to shelter in place.
Countries hosting US military bases have reported intercepting missiles. Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait confirmed they had intercepted missiles aimed at their territories, though falling debris has caused widespread damage in some areas.
The move comes in the wake of coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iranian military positions on Saturday, which prompted Iran to retaliate with missiles and drone attacks targeting military installations.
The problem is not new, as Kenya has previously recorded cases of citizens being mistreated or dying while working in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries
The UAE has long been influential in Somalia, participating in security initiatives, port management, and economic projects. Its presence has spanned the strategic coastline along the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, a region affected by piracy and arms trafficking.
The Cabinet concluded that the decision was adopted “in accordance with the supreme national interest of the Federal Republic of Somalia,” underscoring the government’s position that safeguarding sovereignty and unity remains paramount.
Residents in Khartoum, which is controlled by the army, told the AFP news agency that they were woken overnight by the sound of drones and explosions.
AFPTV footage captured on Sunday showed long lines of trucks moving through the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, loaded with humanitarian supplies, including food and water.
The President added that the two countries are also working closely on matters of peace and defence.
The decision was confirmed after a wave of drone attacks in Port Sudan that started on Sunday and lasted through Wednesday.
According to the U.S. Treasury, many of those designated were previously targeted by the United States in May 2024.