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The United States is significantly ramping up its military footprint in East Africa, commissioning a new $750,000 naval training facility at the Mtongwe Navy Base in Kenya. This strategic move aims to bolster Kenya’s marine commandos for counter-terrorism and maritime security along the Somali border. As the Indian Ocean becomes a crowded arena for global influence among the US, China, and Gulf powers, Nairobi is positioning itself as a regional anchor. While deepening defence ties with Washington, President William Ruto continues to expand trade agreements with Beijing, skilfully navigating the geopolitical competition to secure Kenya’s economic and security future.


Kenya: Trump's African Military Hub? | Firstpost Africa

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