Kenya is a member of a 50-state alliance that is giving Ukraine military aid in its on going war with Russia and coordinating meetings to assess the conflict.
The alliance supported and approved sending heavy offensive weaponry to Ukraine.
“Kenya has stood on principle by participating in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group and by supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s unprovoked aggression. And as always, we’re grateful for Kenya’s generosity in hosting U.S. forces at Manda Bay.” Stated Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin III.
Speaking during a meeting with Kenya’s Defence cabinet Secretary Aden Duale at the Pentagon in the United States the US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin thanked Kenya for joining that Operation Prosperity Guardian.
“Kenya has long been one of our most important security partners in Africa. Kenya is a key strategic partner in tackling a range of shared threats and advancing security in East Africa and beyond.
“Kenya’s support and partnership in the African Union transition mission in Somalia is critical to civility in the region, and so is your sustained commitment to countering Al-Shabaab.
“And by joining Operation Prosperity Guardian, Kenya has again showed that it is an indispensable partner in strengthening Red Sea security.
During the meeting the two leader had a discussion centered on regional and global security, increase our efforts on the war against Alshabab and the need for security and stability in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb.
On his part Duale assured of Kenya’s supports the ongoing effort in ensuring freedom of navigation and the safety of the maritime traffic in the Red Sea.
“Kenya, therefore, remains committed to the U.S.-led initiative under the Operation Prosperity Guardian, and I had the opportunity to join you on your virtual — initial virtual meeting that you held this year, which I participated in. Kenya, therefore, remains a serious partner in that Operation Prosperity Guardian.” Stated CS Duale.
On January 24, Kenya was among the nations that issued a joint statement warning Houthi rebels against vessels transiting the Red Sea and surrounding waterways.
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