43 h. ago EU Maritime Security Week in Nairobi charts new path for stronger regional cooperation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 — Nairobi this week became the focal point of a major regional push to strengthen maritime security across the Red Sea, East Africa, Southern Africa, and the Western Indian Ocean, as the European Union concluded the inaugural EU Maritime Security Week. Held from December 2 to 5, the gathering brought together […] The post EU Maritime Security Week in Nairobi charts new path for stronger regional cooperation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago MFA endorses UK’s protest on Parliament’s handling of BATUK inquiry

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 4 — Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has backed the British High Commission’s concerns over the handling of a parliamentary inquiry into the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK). MFA said Nairobi remains committed to strong and cooperative defence relations with the United Kingdom. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei stated the […] The post MFA endorses UK’s protest on Parliament’s handling of BATUK inquiry appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago No, president William Ruto didn’t hint at giving Kenya’s portion of the Indian Ocean to Uganda to prevent war

No, president William Ruto didn’t hint at giving Kenya’s portion of the Indian Ocean to Uganda to prevent war  Africa Check

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7 d. ago A maritime dream or a red herring? Unpacking Uganda's Indian Ocean threat to Kenya’s sovereignty

A maritime dream or a red herring? Unpacking Uganda's Indian Ocean threat to Kenya’s sovereignty  Daily Nation

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1 week ago Ruto Downplays Museveni’s ‘Madness’ Warning, Blames Media for Misreporting

President William Ruto has dismissed media reports suggesting that there is growing tension between Kenya and Uganda over access to the Indian Ocean, terming the speculations as misleading and sensational. During the groundbreaking of the Devki Steel Factory in Tororo District, Uganda, on Sunday, Ruto accused some journalists of misrepresenting comments made by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. “I know people in the journalism space tried to create an impression that Uganda had said something to the effect that they need to access the sea by any means,” Ruto said. The President stated that Kenya and Uganda share deep historical, social, The post Ruto Downplays Museveni’s ‘Madness’ Warning, Blames Media for Misreporting appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Foreign Affairs PS Meets Family of Kenyan Teacher Killed in Tanzania, Assures Swift Repatriation

NAIROBI,Kenya Nov 22-Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei has assured the family of the late John Okoth Ogutu a Kenyan teacher killed during post-electoral unrest in Dar es Salaam  that the government is intensifying efforts to locate and repatriate his body, amid growing concerns over its disappearance. PS Sing’oei met Ogutu’s distraught relatives this week, […] The post Foreign Affairs PS Meets Family of Kenyan Teacher Killed in Tanzania, Assures Swift Repatriation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Museveni, Mudavadi Hold Talks Amid Tension Over Indian Ocean Remarks

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 21 – Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni hosted Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, at the Mayuge State Lodge following diplomatic tension triggered by recent remarks about the Indian Ocean. A statement from Uganda’s State House said both sides reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful coexistence and regional cooperation. “Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, […] The post Museveni, Mudavadi Hold Talks Amid Tension Over Indian Ocean Remarks appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Yoweri Museveni meets Kenya's Foreign Affairs CS Mudavadi days after tension over Indian Ocean

Yoweri Museveni meets Kenya's Foreign Affairs CS Mudavadi days after tension over Indian Ocean  MSN

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2 w. ago EU ‘understands’ Museveni’s remarks on sea access, urges cooperation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 19 — The European Union Ambassador to Kenya, Henriette Geiger, has weighed in on a new debate on on landlocked countries’ access to the Indian Ocean urging cooperation to address the concerns. Commenting on the debate debate triggered by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s recent remarks she said concerns of such states are […] The post EU ‘understands’ Museveni’s remarks on sea access, urges cooperation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Museveni sends delegation to Kenya days after threatening to take over Indian Ocean

Museveni sends delegation to Kenya days after threatening to take over Indian Ocean  Hiiraan Online:: Somali news

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2 w. ago CS Mudavadi Assures Indian Ocean Access for Uganda Following Museveni’s Threats

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to helping Uganda access the Indian Ocean, downplaying recent threats of war made by President Yoweri Museveni over maritime access. Speaking during a media briefing on Kenya’s foreign policy, Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi said facilitating cargo movement to neighbouring states aligns with Kenya’s strategic interests. “Kenya is a responsible member of the international community, and it is in our interest to facilitate any landlocked country that wishes to use the port of Mombasa,” Mudavadi said The CS highlighted the economic importance of the port, stressing that Nairobi has never denied any landlocked state access The post CS Mudavadi Assures Indian Ocean Access for Uganda Following Museveni’s Threats appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Of Indian Ocean, Njiru reminds Museveni of day Kenya Air Force flew him during Uganda bush war

Of Indian Ocean, Njiru reminds Museveni of day Kenya Air Force flew him during Uganda bush war  Daily Monitor

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3 w. ago Kenya responds ‘coolly’ to Museveni’s Indian Ocean war threats

Kenya responds ‘coolly’ to Museveni’s Indian Ocean war threats  the-star.co.ke

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3 w. ago Foreign Office downplays Museveni’s figurative fridge remarks

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 — Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei has dismissed Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s controversial remark that two Kenyan activists were “put in a fridge,” emphasizing that it should be understood metaphorically rather than literally. Speaking during the Quarterly Briefing on Foreign Affairs at the ministry headquarters, Sing’oei assured journalists that the […] The post Foreign Office downplays Museveni’s figurative fridge remarks appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Govt promises to fix crisis of undocumented Kenyan children in Saudi Arabia

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 — The Government of Kenya is engaging in bilateral interventions with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to address growing concerns over undocumented Kenyan children born to migrant mothers. Speaking during the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs’ Third Quarterly Briefing on Kenya’s Foreign Policy in Nairobi, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi […] The post Govt promises to fix crisis of undocumented Kenyan children in Saudi Arabia appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Kenyans mock Museveni’s ‘shared ocean’ claim as hotelier Mohammed Hersi leads humorous pushback

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s latest remarks suggesting that landlocked Uganda should have access to the Indian Ocean have sparked an online backlash and a wave of satire among Kenyans. Museveni likened the issue to tenants in a block of flats, arguing that “all flats are entitled to the compound,” and […] The post Kenyans mock Museveni’s ‘shared ocean’ claim as hotelier Mohammed Hersi leads humorous pushback appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Kenya downplays Museveni’s claim over Indian Ocean ownership

Kenya downplays Museveni’s claim over Indian Ocean ownership  NTV Kenya

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3 w. ago William Ruto’s govt responds to Museveni’s war threats over access to Indian Ocean

William Ruto’s govt responds to Museveni’s war threats over access to Indian Ocean  MSN

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3 w. ago Mudavadi urges new diplomats to uphold integrity, promote trade diplomacy

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 12 – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has urged newly appointed Kenyan ambassadors, high commissioners, and consul generals to uphold integrity, professionalism, and patriotism as they take up their diplomatic duties abroad. Speaking during the graduation ceremony for the new envoys at his Railways […] The post Mudavadi urges new diplomats to uphold integrity, promote trade diplomacy appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Yoweri Museveni warns of future wars with Kenya over access to Indian Ocean: "I'm entitled to it"

Yoweri Museveni warns of future wars with Kenya over access to Indian Ocean: "I'm entitled to it"  MSN

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