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East African Community Signs Single Currency Roadmap, Kenya to Lead Transition
EAC heads of state have signed a single currency roadmap at the Arusha summit, with Kenya designated to lead the technical transition committee through 2030.
Kenya Wins Seat on UN Security Council for 2027-2028 Term
Kenya has been elected to the UN Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, securing Africa's rotating seat with 181 votes in a historic diplomatic triumph for Nairobi.
Kenya Triples Peacekeeping Troops in Haiti as Security Situation Deteriorates
Kenya is tripling its peacekeeping contingent in Haiti to 3,000 personnel after gang violence escalated sharply, placing renewed pressure on the Ruto administration at home.
US-Kenya Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Resume After Two-Year Pause
US-Kenya free trade talks have formally resumed in Nairobi, with both sides aiming for a concluded agreement before Kenya's 2027 election cycle intensifies.
Kenya-China Relations Deepen as SGR Phase 3 Financing Agreement Signed
Kenya and China have signed a $3.6 billion financing deal for SGR Phase 3, extending the standard gauge railway from Naivasha to Kisumu via Nakuru.
Kenya's Diaspora Community in the UK Fights for New Dual Citizenship Rights
Tens of thousands of Kenyans holding British citizenship are mounting a coordinated campaign to secure full dual-citizenship recognition, including the right to hold public office and own land.
India-Kenya Trade Reaches $8 Billion as Pharmaceutical and IT Ties Strengthen
Bilateral trade between India and Kenya has hit a record $8 billion, driven by surging pharmaceutical imports and a growing IT services corridor between Nairobi and Bengaluru.
Kenya Hosts African Union Peace Summit to Resolve Sudan and DRC Conflicts
Nairobi hosted an emergency African Union peace summit in July 2026, with President Ruto leading mediation efforts on the Sudan and eastern DRC crises simultaneously.