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Rwanda takes over from Kenya as chair of regional illicit arms control body
Rwanda takes over from Kenya as chair of regional illicit arms control body
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 14, 2025

Rwanda took over the leadership from Kenya on Friday during the 11th Council of Ministers meeting held in Nairobi. The meeting concluded with renewed...

President Ruto destroys 6,000 illegal firearms recovered by security agencies since 2022
President Ruto destroys 6,000 illegal firearms recovered by security agencies since 2022
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 13, 2025

A significant number of firearms were also recovered through the diligent efforts of security agencies during targeted operations.

CS Kindiki pledges to support regional body in curbing illicit weapons
CS Kindiki pledges to support regional body in curbing illicit weapons
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 22, 2024

Kindiki added that the devastating impacts of illicit small arms trafficking remain a priority challenge for Africa.

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