PS Sing'Oei Opens Up on France Setting a Military Base in Kenya After Key Deals
This comes against the backdrop of growing concerns over the recent defence pacts between Kenya and France and the reports of over 800 French military personnel docking in Mombasa...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya has refuted claims that France is establishing a military base in the country following recent defence and economic pacts. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei clarified that the agreements are for military cooperation, not a military base.
- The arrangement is a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) focused on collaboration, training, and security support.
- Key individuals involved include Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’Oei and French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet.
- Speculation arose after 800 French military personnel arrived in Kenya aboard three warships for joint training and maritime security cooperation.
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