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Kenya Has Over 530,000 Illegal Arms - Report

There are more than 600 000 firearms in the wrong hands, a year-long investigation has revealed - a "dangerous trend" security experts say is linked to the country's proximity to Somalia.

  • Kenya:   Illegal Firearms Fueling Conflict

    The Star, 8 January 2013

    There are estimated 530,000-680,000 firearms in the wrong hands in Kenya. The number of illegal arms has grown over the years and is said to fuel the conflicts witnessed within… Read more »

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There are more than 600 000 firearms in the wrong hands in Kenya.

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