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The European Union has pledged €20 million ( aboutKSh 3 billion) to bolster the operational readiness of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), President William Ruto announced on Thursday, November 12, at State House, Nairobi.
Ruto made the disclosure while hosting heads of EU delegations to African countries, a meeting that coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Kenya and the bloc.
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The president said the funds are being channelled through the European Peace Facility and are expected to be disbursed before the close of the year.
Ruto also thanked the EU for approving an additional €75 million in April 2026 for missions in Somalia, bringing the bloc's total contributions to African Union-led operations to nearly €2.8 billion since 2007.
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Despite this, he cautioned that the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia remains under significant strain.
Beyond security matters, Ruto said the two sides have agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship into a comprehensive strategic partnership grounded in shared principles.
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