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International
International news with a Kenya and East Africa lens: diplomacy, trade partners and regional developments.
Uganda’s Kizza Besigye Collapses in Court During Treason Trial
The 70-year-old opposition figure was taken away by ambulance after collapsing in the dock in Kampala while protesting trial proceedings.
Somalia Hunger Crisis Deepens as Severe Child Malnutrition Surges Amid Aid Cuts
Humanitarian agencies report a sharp rise in severe child malnutrition in Somalia as funding shortfalls coincide with climate and conflict pressures.
Somalia seeks Kenya explanation after officials reportedly denied entry in Nairobi
Mogadishu is seeking answers after reports that senior Somali government officials were denied entry into Kenya on arrival in Nairobi, raising fresh questions about bilateral diplomatic handling at the airport.
UK cancels Laikipia military training after Kenya licence delays
The UK has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Laikipia after Kenya did not issue required licences, with the MOD saying training will move elsewhere and noting lost local economic benefits.
Kenya’s new refugee arrivals fall nearly 70% amid quieter regional conflicts
New refugee arrivals into Kenya have dropped by nearly 70 per cent, coinciding with reduced conflict-driven displacement from neighbouring crises such as South Sudan in the reporting period.
East Africans seek fragile refuge in Nairobi as regional repression rises
As political crackdowns intensify in parts of East Africa, including fallout from disputed votes and protest repression, many are finding only fragile refuge in Nairobi.
Ruto congratulates UK PM Andy Burnham, seeks deeper trade partnership
President William Ruto has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming UK prime minister and signalled interest in deeper trade and strategic partnership between Nairobi and London.
Kenya delays UK defence deal over troop immunity jurisdiction row
Kenya has delayed a UK defence agreement amid a standoff over Britain’s push to retain primary jurisdiction over its troops, a sensitive sovereignty and accountability issue.
Kenya reaffirms support for IGAD-led peace efforts in the Horn of Africa
Kenya has reaffirmed commitment to African-led solutions through IGAD, stressing dialogue, inclusive politics and regional cooperation as conflicts in the Horn continue to threaten wider stability.