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August 6, 2026
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KDF Launches New Ammunition Production Facility

KDF Launches New Ammunition Production Facility

KDF is set to increase its local production capacity by 35 per cent, to up to 40,000 rounds of ammunition per year, using locally produced materials...

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Kenya has commenced construction of an advanced ammunition production line at the Kenya Ordnance Factories Corporation (KOFC) in Eldoret, marking a significant step in bolstering the Kenya Defence Forces' (KDF) domestic manufacturing capabilities.

  • Expected to increase nationwide ammunition production capacity by approximately 35 percent.
  • Led by the Chief of the Defense Forces, General Charles Kahariri, with a groundbreaking ceremony on August 6.
  • The modernization program, expected to be completed by the 2027/2028 financial year, will enhance output alongside existing facilities in Lanet and Ruiru.

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