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Explainer: Privileges Kenya will enjoy as a Major Non-Nato Ally

Ruto departs for Kenya from the historic Joint Base Andrews

By  Aggrey Mutambo

Nation Media Group

This week's US designation of Kenya as a Major Non-Nato Ally is a significant vote of confidence in Kenya's military and defence cooperation.

But it doesn't elevate the relationship to a formal mutual defence pact. 

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