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Roads in Kenya shutdown by transport strike Government pushed to negotiate as fuel strike paralyzes Kenya

In Kenya, a nationwide transport shutdown and protests were triggered by a sharp increase in fuel prices. The shutdown brought the transport sector to a standstill, with very little movement of vehicles across the country on Monday.

Protesters in Nairobi on May 12, 2026 against the France-Africa Summit. Police tear gas and arrest protesters at France-Africa counter summit in Nairobi

Organizers, activists, intellectuals, and international delegates were arrested in Nairobi during an anti-imperialist protest against the France–Africa Summit, which critics have described as an attempt at imperialist repositioning in East Africa.

“US policy to maintain chaos”- Haitian intellectuals criticize OAS international mission in country New “Gang Suppression Force” to replace Kenyan police’s Haiti mission

The UN voted to replace Kenya’s mission in Haiti with a new global gang suppression force after 15 months of Kenya’s deployment, a move that exposes the weakness of the mission in restoring order in Haiti.

“US policy to maintain chaos”- Haitian intellectuals criticize OAS international mission in country “US policy is to maintain chaos”: Haitian intellectuals criticize OAS international mission in country

The Trump regime says Haiti is “sinking into chaos”, but announces end of protection for Haitians because country “had already improved”.

16 killed by police in Kenya on anniversary of historic anti-Finance bill protests

Thousands of Kenyans took to the streets across the country on the anniversary of the Finance Bill protests. 16 protesters were killed by police.

One year after historic protests, Kenya's youth return to the streets in fresh outrage (1) One year after historic protests, Kenya’s youth return to the streets in fresh outrage

The recent killing of a blogger while in police custody has sparked a wave of demonstrations in Kenya as outraged citizens take to the streets to demand justice and accountability.

Ruto’s China pact sparks US ire, Kenya stands firm on defending sovereignty Ruto’s China pact sparks US ire, Kenya stands firm on defending sovereignty

US Senator Risch criticized President Ruto’s visit to China, where Ruto described Kenya and China as “co-architects of a new world order.” But Kenya stands firm on its partnership with different global powers.

Kenya deepens ties with China in strategic shift, as Ruto calls it a win-win situation Kenya deepens ties with China in strategic shift, Ruto calls it a win-win situation

President William Ruto’s recent five-day state visit to China marked a significant deepening of Kenya-China relations, culminating in the signing of over 20 bilateral agreements.

CPM-K officials survive assassination attempt in Kenya

The attack, which targeted key party members, is part of a broader campaign of political repression in Kenya, says CPMK.

Sudan suspends imports from Kenya as relations deteriorate over RSF support

Sudan has suspended all imports from Kenya after Nairobi hosted RSF representatives who signed a charter for a parallel government.

Hemedti Kenya faces backlash for hosting Sudan’s RSF, escalating regional tensions

The move raises questions about Kenya’s foreign policy alignment and its implications for regional politics in the months to come.

Kenya deploys 200 more police officers to Haiti as crisis escalates

Kenya’s ongoing intervention in Haiti faces growing doubts amid escalating crisis and humanitarian challenges.