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Kenyans Involved In Russian-Ukraine Crisis
The figures were contained in a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement dated October 8, 2026.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
East African Bloc
Ethiopia expels 10 Eritrean diplomats, orders embassy closure
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the 10 Eritrean diplomats had been involved in activities that posed “a direct threat to Ethiopia’s national security” and were in breach of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
News
State forms joint team to oversee Burundian nationals’ regularisation
Sing’oei held talks with Burundi’s Ambassador Evelyne Habonimana, UNHCR Kenya representative Fatima Mohammed-Cole and IOM Kenya representative Nomagugu Ncube at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.
Africa
South Sudan breaks silence on reported closure of Nairobi Embassy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the embassy had experienced a technical issue that affected part of its operations, but said the problem was being addressed.
News
PSC invites applications for 131 vacancies in universities, ministries and NG-CDF
The advertised positions include 100 Foreign Service Cadet/Third Secretary Cadet vacancies, senior leadership roles in public universities and a position on the NG-CDF Board of Directors
World-Cup-2026
Somalia voices regret, seeks clarification after US denies entry to referee Omar Artan
The incident has drawn attention in sporting and diplomatic circles, particularly given Artan’s rising profile in African football officiating and his recognition as CAF Referee of the Year 2025.
Health and Wellness
Advisor, Global Health Diplomacy, MFA Dr. Nicholas Muraguri: Invest in local vaccine production to strengthen Africa’s health security
Global health diplomacy adviser Nicholas Muraguri, speaking on Radio Generation, says Africa’s recovery from COVID-19 remains uneven. He urges local vaccine production, resilient supply chains, and stronger health systems as a national security and economic priority.