Kenya has called on United Nations member states to strengthen international collaboration in combating drug trafficking and the spread of synthetic drugs. According to Capital FM, Kenyan officials emphasized the need for a coordinated global response while also urging that vulnerable communities affected by drug abuse receive access to appropriate health and social support services. The appeal reflects growing concerns over the impact of narcotics on public health and security, with Kenya positioning itself as an advocate for both enforcement and humanitarian approaches to the crisis.

Kenya has commenced preparations to host the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Nairobi. According to Sing’Oei, he met with a delegation from the IGF Global Secretariat, which is currently in the country to evaluate facilities and collaborate with Kenya's Country Multi-Agency Group tasked with coordinating the event preparations.

The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has called on the Kenyan government to ensure its crackdown on unlicensed foreign traders is conducted in accordance with the law. In a statement issued in Nairobi, the regional legal body emphasised that enforcement measures against illegal foreign traders must follow due process and respect legal standards. The appeal comes as Kenyan authorities pursue action against foreign nationals trading without proper licences, a move that has drawn attention from legal and business stakeholders across East Africa.

Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has cautioned Kenyans against self-medication with antibiotics, highlighting that the misuse of these medications is contributing to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in the country. She emphasized the importance of seeking professional medical advice before taking antibiotics to combat this issue.

Kenya has joined defence and security leaders from 67 countries at the 2026 Seoul Defence Dialogue in South Korea, according to Capital FM. The gathering brings together participating nations seeking to reshape international security cooperation around a new alliance model. Kenya's participation places the country among the states engaging in the high-level discussions on global security, though further details of its specific role or contributions at the dialogue were not provided in the report.

The Kenyan Cabinet has approved the country's accession to two international treaties aimed at combating the recruitment of Kenyans as mercenaries abroad and enhancing efforts against human trafficking. This decision allows Kenya to join the 1989 United Nations Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries and the 1977 OAU Convention for the Elimination of Mercenarism in Africa. Additionally, the government plans to amend the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act and other relevant laws.