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Kenya has dispatched soldiers to the troubled Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), hours after UN peacekeeping mission withdrew troops from the eastern military base of Rumangabo.
The decision to deploy Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) came after marathon consultations, according to President William Ruto when he flagged off the contingent yesterday.
"Over the last 48 hours, I have been engaged in extensive consultations regarding the unfolding events in DRC. This morning I talked to Secretary General of United Nations, the chair of African Union as well as East Africa Community leaders among them our elder President (Yoweri) Museveni of Uganda, the presidents of Burundi and Rwanda. We have all agreed that it is our collective responsibility to keep our region safe by confronting criminals and terrorists denying us the opportunities of shared prosperity," said Dr Ruto.
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