MoD mulls increased KDF presence on Kenya–Ethiopia border to counter cross-border attacks
According to the Ministry, plans are underway to intensify patrols, increase KDF presence, and establish new barracks and forward operating bases (FOBs) to deter future cross-border raids. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is considering increasing troop deployment along the Kenya–Ethiopia border in Turkana County to address insecurity. This decision comes after a meeting between Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and Turkana North MP Ekwom Nabuim, following a fatal attack on Kenyan fishermen in February.
- Up to 40 Kenyan fishermen went missing in February after an attack by suspected Ethiopian militiamen from the Dassanech tribe in the Todonyang border area.
- Key organizations involved include the Ministry of Defence and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
- Plans include intensifying patrols, increasing KDF presence, and establishing new barracks and forward operating bases (FOBs) to deter future cross-border raids.
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