Kenya Defence Forces

Kenya
Defence Ministry alarmed by resurgence of Somali pirates

On 14 and 15 July, representatives of the Kenyan Ministry of Defence and Somali security officials held a closed-door meeting in Nairobi in order to discuss the growing threat of piracy off the Somali coast.

Kenya
EU mulls over €60m increase in military aid package

After issuing an initial €20m to equip the Kenyan army, Brussels is considering making a second round of funds available as it seeks to strengthen security cooperation with Nairobi.

Kenya
Security services on alert over volatile social climate

Public anger is mounting for a number of reasons and people are expected to take to the streets by the end of June. Police and intelligence agencies have stepped up surveillance and advised that the army be kept on standby in case protests spiral.

Kenya
Army launches inquiry into soldiers' alleged abuses

Soldiers have been accused by Rift Valley residents of beating civilians and community leaders during the anti-banditry campaign launched in February 2023. Several people have called for the police to also be investigated.

Kenya
Ruto's decision to reopen the Somali border catches Washington off guard

The Kenyan president's announcement was made without prior warning to his senior security officials, who work closely with US intelligence and security agencies. With terrorist attacks still proliferating on both sides of the frontier, the move is viewed as premature by many.

Kenya
British Army seeks to restore image to maintain military cooperation

Accused of numerous abuses in recent years, the British Army Training Unit Kenya could be renamed in order to facilitate the continuation of the defence partnership between London and Nairobi.

Kenya
French defence manufacturers court Nairobi

From Airbus to MBDA, France's military industry is stepping up contacts in the Kenyan capital, against a backdrop of closer security cooperation and expanding economic ties between the two countries.

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William Ruto, Florentino Pérez, Ibrahim Magassa

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

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Kenya
Massive drug seizure creates friction between police and army

The police are facing silence from the army after soldiers were accused of diverting part of a methamphetamine shipment seized in late October. The government is worried about its reputation.

Ethiopia, Kenya
Kenyan army set to open two military bases in Turkana

Faced with security issues in the county, which borders Ethiopia and South Sudan, William Ruto has personally intervened to speed up plans to station his army in the northwestern county.

Kenya
Abu Dhabi seeks to bolster Kenya Air Force with its helicopters

Taking advantage of a tentative security rapprochement between the United Arab Emirates and Kenya, the air force could benefit from donations of light helicopters to reinforce its operations against Al-Shabaab.

Kenya
Communication breakdown at top of police force

The unlimited influence of Eliud Lagat, Deputy Inspector General of the National Police Service and close to President William Ruto, is causing disturbance within the institution.

Kenya
Auditors Mazars shelved by Uchumi Supermarkets as crucial deadlines loom

Heavily in debt, the Kenyan retail chain is awaiting two key events: the expiry of the initial agreement with its creditors and a court ruling on the Kasarani land, its main asset, which is wanted by a church financed by William Ruto.