Kenya's Parliament is set to ratify a significant defence pact with France, following the recent arrival of 800 French troops in Mombasa for training and maritime security cooperation.

• The five-year pact grants Kenya access to French military training, technology, and expertise.
• Key figures include Cabinet Secretary for Defence Soipan Tuya, French ambassador Arnaud Suquet, and President William Ruto.
• This agreement comes as France reconfigures its military presence in Africa, with Kenya emerging as a strategic partner.