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May 24, 2026
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Kenya and Rwanda move to deepen defence cooperation with new security pact push

Kenya and Rwanda move to deepen defence cooperation with new security pact push

Kenya and Rwanda have agreed to fast-track a defence cooperation pact aimed at boosting joint security efforts against terrorism, organised crime, and regional threats in East Africa...

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Kenya and Rwanda are accelerating efforts to deepen their defense cooperation and regional security coordination through a new security pact, driven by concerns over terrorism and organized crime in East Africa.

  • The nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defense relations and joint responses to regional security challenges.
  • Key figures involved include Kenya's Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya and Rwanda's Defence Minister Juvenal Marizamunda.
  • Discussions took place on the sidelines of the East African Community Armed Forces Command Post Exercise Ushirikiano Imara 2026, highlighting a push to fast-track a Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation.

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