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Kenya launches Sh4 billion firearms factory

President Uhuru Kenyatta addressing the nation after the launch of the Ruiru arms plant on Thursday, April 8, 2021. [Standard]

Kenya has unveiled a firearms factory located at Ruiru, Kiambu County.

President Uhuru Kenyatta said the ammunition plant shall manufacture small arms, with plans to expand to midrange firearm production in the next five years.

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