Kenya and France are about to sign off on a landmark defence treaty as Paris seeks to deepen its influence in anglophone Africa and Nairobi attempts to diversify its defence partners.
In October last year, Kenya and France signed a "defence cooperation agreement," which established a 'structured framework for enhanced collaboration between the two nations in key areas, including intelligence sharing, maritime security, peacekeeping, training, and humanitarian assistance."
The two countries noted that the agreement "cemented a long-standing partnership rooted in shared commitments to peace, stability, and security."
