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American contractors L3 and KBR worst affected by attack on Camp Simba

The January 5 attack on the Camp Simba US Navy base in Lamu in northern Kenya, responsibility for which was [...] (507 words)

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In wake of Manda Bay debacle, US Air Force counts on intelligence to protect bases

After three Americans including a soldier were killed in an attack on the Manda Bay camp in Kenya in January, the US Air Force is to use private operators to enhance its intelligence-gathering capabilities in the Horn of Africa and Niger.

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PAE to train Kenyan drone pilots in Manda Bay to keep watch over Al-Shabaab

Trained under a US State Department contract, Kenyan drone pilots will monitor Somali militants.

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KBR renews its contracts at Camp Lemonnier

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H3 Aerospace boosts the Kenya Air Force's firepower against Al-Shabaab

H3 Aerospace is to sell three armed Cessna aircraft to Kenya, confirming its role as a leading supplier to the country's armed forces, which are in the front line against Al Shabab. The German family firm is also expanding in Ethiopia.

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The Pentagon reinforces its air presence in Africa as Trump thinks about pulling out his troops

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Costs of American embassy continue to spiral

Costed at $160 million in 2015, the US State Department will now have to shell out over $205 million to

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After Manda Bay, KDF to receive substantial US assistance

To ensure that it can rely on the support of Kenyan army, the US army is poised to deploy large numbers of instructors to the country.

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Cameroon's Safe Boats patrol vessels end up in Djibouti

The Djiboutian navy is to receive four American-built military patrol boats originally intended for the Cameroonian army.

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Al-Shabaab makes Nairobi its main target

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US commandos offer Kenya three of their favourite Polish aircraft

By sending Kenya three M28 Skytrucks, Washington is boosting the African country's air defence capacity but also preparing the way for future joint special operations.

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