Kenyan President William Ruto has said that his country receives substantial financial support and funding for its security operations in the federal government of Somalia.
In a statement posted on his X account, Ruto discussed Kenya’s support from the European Union (EU), noting that EU member states are among Kenya’s major export destinations.
He also revealed that the European Union had provided €20 million to support the strengthening of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
Ruto further noted that the EU provides additional funding for peacekeeping operations in various countries, including Somalia.
His remarks come at a time when the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) is facing financial challenges, while Uganda’s troops are expected to withdraw from Somalia after 2027.
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