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June 17, 2026
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Kenya Eyes Major KDF Upgrade After UAE Deal

Kenya Eyes Major KDF Upgrade After UAE Deal

KDF is ranked 12th in Africa and 84th globally behind countries like Ethiopia, Sudan and DRC in the region, something that modernisation seeks to improve...

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Kenya and the United Arab Emirates are in talks to modernize the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), focusing on technological advancements and operational readiness.

  • A meeting was held on June 17 between senior officials from Kenya's National Treasury and the State Department for Defence with a delegation from Abu Dhabi.
  • Key objectives include sharpening KDF's combat effectiveness, integrating advanced defence technology, and implementing institutional reforms.
  • This cooperation is facilitated by the Kenya-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed in January last year.

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