Kenya tops region’s military ranking

Rankings show Kenya’s army size has changed little since 2015, retaining the badge as the continent’s eleventh most superior force for the second year. PHOTO | BD GRAPHIC

Kenya’s military has for the second time been ranked as Africa’s eleventh most powerful force ahead of its Ugandan and Tanzanian counterparts, despite the neighbouring countries’ bigger personnel count.

Global Firepower, an agency that assesses the military strength of nations, ranks Kenya as the most powerful nation in East Africa based on its manpower, range of weaponry, logistical flexibility and budgets.