The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has enhanced its efforts to combat terrorism by training new recruits of the Administration Police Service (APS) in specialized skills aimed at addressing online radicalization and terror financing. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the country's defense against terrorist threats.

Lucy Kiruthu has officially taken office as Kenya's new ambassador to Thailand, with a focus on enhancing bilateral relations. Her appointment comes at a time when there are increasing concerns about trafficking and employment scams affecting Kenyan citizens in Southeast Asia.

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.

The International Labour Organization (ILO), supported by the Government of the Netherlands through the PROSPECTS Partnership, has launched a new initiative aimed at creating digital job opportunities for refugees in Kenya. This program seeks to enhance the employability of refugees by providing them with skills and access to the digital economy.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved extradition proceedings for Brian Kiplagat, who is wanted in the United Kingdom for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Marianne Nduta Kilonzi. Kilonzi was a Kenyan banker residing and working in London at the time of her death.

The Tanzanian government has identified significant misuse of short-term business visas by foreign nationals working illegally in the country. Deputy Minister Dr. Evaline Munisi announced in Parliament that investigations have uncovered various schemes employed by these individuals, and the government plans to take strict action against those found violating visa regulations.