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Somalia: Parliament Passes Motion For the Withdrawal of Kenyan Forces
Shabelle, 16 November 2015
MPs of Somali Parliament on Sunday overwhelmingly voted for a motion that compels the Kenya government to withdraw its forces from Somalia. Read more »
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Kenya: Somalia Parliament Votes to Have KDF Leave Kismayu
The Star, 16 November 2015
THE Somali Parliament on Saturday overwhelmingly voted for a motion that compels the Kenya government to withdraw its forces from Somalia. Read more »
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Somalia: Somalia MPs Debate Motion for Withdrawal of KDF Over Border Wall Building
Shabelle, 15 November 2015
Somali lawmakers have debated a motion that calls for the withdrawal of Kenyan troops which are fighting 'al-Shabaab' in the Horn of Africa nation. Read more »
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Somalia: Gedo Officials Accuse Kenya of Carrying Out Airstrikes Against Civilian Targets
Shabelle, 17 November 2015
The officials of Gedo regional administration have accused Kenyan military of launching airstrikes against residential areas, targeting innocent civilians. Read more »
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Somalia: Somali Ministers and MPs Reach Jowhar Town
Shabelle, 16 November 2015
A delegation from the federal government of Somalia has arrived in Jowhar town, middle Shabelle regional capital to open a reconciliation for the local community. Read more »
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Somalia: MPs Vote for Kenyan Army to Leave
The Star, 16 November 2015
The Somali Parliament on Saturday overwhelmingly voted for a motion that compels the Kenya government to withdraw its forces from Somalia. Read more »
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Kenya: KDF Not Selling Sugar and Charcoal - Duale
The Star, 16 November 2015
National Assembly majority leader Aden Duale has absolved the Kenya Defence Forces of claims they are involved in sugar and charcoal smuggling in Somalia. Read more »
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Kenya: With No Clear Exit Strategy, Kenya May Be Stuck in Somalia for a Long Time
Nation, 16 October 2015
When the Kenya Defence Forces crossed over the border into Somalia in October 2011, their mission, as stated by then Internal Security minister Prof George Saitoti, was hot pursuit… Read more »
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Kenya: Group's Blow-By-Blow Report On KDF Atrocities in Somalia
Nation, 15 November 2015
A report titled "Black and White" ("black" for charcoal and "white" for sugar) by the NGO, Journalists for Justice, that was released last week reaffirms allegations that have been… Read more »
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Kenya: Uhuru Says Claims Against KDF 'Ridiculous', Assures Support
Nation, 14 November 2015
President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and other security agencies of support in their work. Read more »
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Kenya: Coal Smuggling Report False - Army
The Star, 14 November 2015
There is a "cynical smear campaign" intended to disparage Kenya's military in the latest allegation of illicit trading in Somalia, Defence Cabinet Secretary Raychelle Omamo has… Read more »
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Kenya: Uhuru in Defends KDF After Scandalous Report On Charcoal
Capital FM, 14 November 2015
President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed solidarity with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) fighting in Somalia, and rubbished a report implicating them in sugar and charcoal smuggling… Read more »
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East Africa: KDF Black Market Thrives in Somalia, Funds Al Shabaab - Report
East African, 14 November 2015
War profiteering by a network in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in Somalia is interfering with Amisom efforts to destroy Al Shabaab and stabilise the country, a new report says. Read more »
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Kenya: KDF Illegal Sugar, Charcoal Trade Report 'Most Ridiculous and Misplaced' - Uhuru
The Star, 14 November 2015
Claims that the KDF engages in illegal trade with al Shabaab are "most ridiculous and misplaced", the President has said and assured it of support. Read more »
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Kenya: Uhuru, Ruto Dish Out Goodies in Bungoma, Chide Cord Over KDF Sugar Deals
The Star, 14 November 2015
The President and the DP visited Bungoma county, viewed as an Opposition stronghold, with several goodies on Saturday. Read more »
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Kenya: Omamo Denies Kdf Smuggling Sugar, Charcoal With Al Shabaab
The Star, 13 November 2015
The KDF neither controls the sea port nor manages Kismayo harbour, the Defence CS has said, denying claims of illegal trade with al Shabaab and the Jubaland administration. Read more »
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Kenya: Army Implicated in U.S.$400 Million Illicit Sugar Trade
The Star, 13 November 2015
The Kenya Defence Forces in Somalia is being implicated in a $400 million (Sh40 billion) illicit sugar trade providing a lifeline for al Shabaab militants in and outside the… Read more »
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Kenya: Military Denies Role in Sugar Smuggling
Nation, 12 November 2015
The military has once again denied involvement in illicit charcoal trade and sugar smuggling in Somalia. Read more »
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Kenya: Probe Alleged Smuggling Involving KDF - Godec
Capital FM, 12 November 2015
The US Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec is urging the government to investigate reports of graft within the Kenya Defence Forces involving an illegal sugar and charcoal smuggling… Read more »
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Kenya: KDF in Sh41 Billion Illegal Sugar, Charcoal Trade With Al-Shabaab - Report
The Star, 12 November 2015
The KDF is involved in a $400 million (Sh41 billion) sugar and charcoal smuggling business that funds al Shabaab militants in Somalia, a report has found. Read more »
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Kenya: KDF Denies Involvement in Somalia Smuggling Racket
Capital FM, 12 November 2015
The Kenyan military has denied allegations of involvement in illegal sugar and charcoal smuggling racket in Somalia. Read more »
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Somalia: Report Implicates KDF in Sugar Smuggling in Somalia
Nation, 12 November 2015
A report has implicated the Kenya Defence Forces in sugar smuggling in Somalia. Read more »
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Kenya: Army Aids Illicit Sugar Trade in Kismayu - UN
The Star, 27 October 2015
The United Nations has once again accused Kenya of aiding a flourishing illicit sugar trade at the port of Kismayu in Somalia. Read more »
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Kenya: Jubaland President Defends KDF On Smuggling Claims, Denies Human Rights Abuses
The Star, 13 November 2015
The report of illegal trade at Kismayo was "fabricated" with the aim of undermining the fight against terrorists and destabilising administrations concerned, the Jubaland president… Read more »
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Kenya: Jubaland President Rebuts Claims of Racket Involving KDF
Capital FM, 13 November 2015
The leader of the semi-autonomous Jubaland region of Somalia has refuted claims of charcoal and sugar smuggling through the port of Kismayu, and stated that Kenyan soldiers have… Read more »