Kenya in anti-Houthi coalition, seeking to protect own interests

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Houthi rebels parade their ammunition in Sanaa, Yemen on February 1, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

Kenya says it is staying in the US-led international coalition to beat back the Yemeni Houthi rebels, committing to a cause that guarantees certain US goodies but is also fraught with risks.

On a tour of Washington this week, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Defence Aden Duale said Nairobi will continue playing on the side of the US when it comes to counter-terrorism and marine navigation safety.