France, April 10 -- Signed in October 2025, the accord establishes a five-year framework - renewable once automatically.

The agreement will "enhance Kenya's defence capacity through access to French training, technology, and expertise" in areas including maritime security, intelligence sharing, peacekeeping and disaster relief, according to a memorandum presented to the country's National Assembly on Thursday.

Its approval by lawmakers paves the way for the executive to complete the formal process.

On 15 March, around 800 French soldiers arrived in the port of Mombasa for joint training and security cooperation exercises under the agreement. Shifting influence

For France, the deal represents part of a broader diplomatic shif...