28 h. ago MoD mulls increased KDF presence on Kenya–Ethiopia border to counter cross

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is considering increasing troop deployment along the Kenya–Ethiopia border to curb insecurity in the volatile Todonyang area of Turkana County. In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence said Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya met Turkana North MP Ekwom Nabuim at Defence Headquarters to discuss […] The post MoD mulls increased KDF presence on Kenya–Ethiopia border to counter cross-border attacks appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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28 h. ago Uganda signals readiness to take in Palestinian refugees under Israel

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said the country is open to hosting some Palestinian refugees from the war-torn Gaza Strip, provided the resettlement is supported by the Government of Israel. Muhoozi — who is also President Yoweri Museveni’s son — said in a statement on Friday […] The post Uganda signals readiness to take in Palestinian refugees under Israel-supported scheme appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Six killed after 'flying doctors' aircraft crashes in Nairobi, Kenya

Six killed after 'flying doctors' aircraft crashes in Nairobi, Kenya  upi.com

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8 d. ago Six dead in Nairobi medical small plane crash, official says

Six dead in Nairobi medical small plane crash, official says  BBCAt least 6 killed in air ambulance crash just outside Kenya’s capital  AP NewsLight aircraft crashes in Kenya's capital killing six people  ReutersPlane Crash Kills Six, Including Two Inside a House  NewsweekKenya Plane Crash: Six Killed as Aircraft Crashes in Nairobi Neighborhood  Deccan HeraldAt least 1 dead after light aircraft crashes in Kenya's Nairobi | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan TimesLight aircraft crashes in Kenya's capital, Star newspaper reports  yahoo.comHelicopter crashes just outside Kenya’s capital  5 EYEWITNESS NEWSHelicopter crashes just outside Kenya's capital  WFMZ.com

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8 d. ago Amref plane crash kills six people in Nairobi, Kenyan official says

Amref plane crash kills six people in Nairobi, Kenyan official says  BBCAt least 6 killed in air ambulance crash just outside Kenya’s capital  AP NewsLight aircraft crashes in Kenya's capital killing six people  ReutersMedical plane crash in Kenya kills at least six, injures two  Al JazeeraPlane Crash Kills Six, Including Two Inside a House  Newsweek6 dead after light aircraft crashes in Kenya's Nairobi | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan TimesPlane crash in Kenya kills at least 6 after charity's medical jet smashes into neighbourhood and erupts in fireball  The US SunLight aircraft crashes in Kenya's capital, Star newspaper reports  ReutersPlane crash kills at least six after aircraft crashes in residential area outside Kenya's capital  Daily Mail

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8 d. ago 6 dead after light aircraft crashes in Kenya's Nairobi | World News

6 dead after light aircraft crashes in Kenya's Nairobi | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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8 d. ago Light aircraft crashes in Kenya's capital killing six people

Light aircraft crashes in Kenya's capital killing six people  ReutersKenya Plane Crash: Six Killed as Aircraft Crashes in Nairobi Neighborhood  Deccan HeraldAircraft crashes near Kenya's Nairobi; KDF on site, casualties feared | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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8 d. ago Kenya: Light aircraft crashes in Nairobi’s Githurai neighbourhood

Kenya: Light aircraft crashes in Nairobi’s Githurai neighbourhood  Caliber.Az

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9 d. ago Kenya Defence Forces aircraft crashes in Nairobi, casualties feared | World News

Kenya Defence Forces aircraft crashes in Nairobi, casualties feared | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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9 d. ago Aircraft crashes near Kenya's Nairobi; KDF on site, casualties feared | World News

Aircraft crashes near Kenya's Nairobi; KDF on site, casualties feared | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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9 d. ago Kenya: At least 6 dead after light aircraft crashes near Nairobi | World News

Kenya: At least 6 dead after light aircraft crashes near Nairobi | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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2 w. ago CS Murkomen: Armed Politics by Trained Officers Is Subversion

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to former and serving security officers involved in politically charged armed activities, saying they will face increased surveillance. He described the trend as a dangerous and subversive threat to national stability. Murkomen’s remarks come amid an ongoing government crackdown on the Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) movement – a group founded by ex-Kenya Defence Forces soldier and security expert Patrick Osoi, former prison officer Jackson Kuria Kimani (popularly known as Cop Shakur), and police constable Hiram Kimathi. The group claims to defend victims of extrajudicial killings. Speaking during the 23rd The post CS Murkomen: Armed Politics by Trained Officers Is Subversion appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago British Army troops partner with Kenya Defence Forces to offer free medical services to Laikipia and Samburu residents

British Army troops partner with Kenya Defence Forces to offer free medical services to Laikipia and Samburu residents  GOV.UK

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last month Deadly IED Blast Hits KDF Vehicle in Boni Forest Killing Three Soldiers

Three Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers were killed and six wounded on Tuesday in a suspected Al-Shabaab attack after their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device (IED) in Lamu County’s Boni Forest. Lamu East Deputy County Commissioner George Kubai confirmed the attack, which took place around 1:40 p.m. in Badaa, a remote area two kilometres from Kiunga Town, near the Kenya–Somalia border. The KDF crew was traveling from Kiunga to Sankuri when their truck ran over the IED, leading to a deadly explosion that left a scene of destruction and multiple casualties. The raid was carried out deep in Boni The post Deadly IED Blast Hits KDF Vehicle in Boni Forest Killing Three Soldiers appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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