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Kenya-Born Harvard Professor Speaks at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters

12:00 AM6/5/2009
U.S. Africa Command kicked off its first command speaker series May 21, 2009 with a presentation by Kenya-native Calestous Juma, Harvard University professor of the practice of international development.

The command speaker program is
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Yates Visits International Peace Support Training Centre and Kenyan National Defence College

12:00 AM5/6/2009
Ambassador Mary Carlin Yates concluded the second day of a two-day visit to Nairobi May 4, 2009 with visits to the International Peace Support Training Centre and the Kenyan National Defence College.

Yates was welcomed in the morning
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Assistant Secretary of State-Designate Carson Testifies Before Senate panel

12:00 AM4/30/2009
(Editor's note: This article by the U.S. Department of State is republished to promote public understanding of U.S. policy.)

Piracy and maritime security, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ethiopia, corruption, and freedom of the
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Land Forces Symposium Conducted in Kenya

12:00 AM4/28/2009
The president and commander-in-chief of the Kenyan Armed Forces, honorable Mwai Kibaki, officially opened the 2009 Land Forces Symposium April 20, 2009 at the Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel.

The symposium, co-hosted by Lieutenant General
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U.S. Army Central, Kenyan Army Refine Skills During Medical Exercise

12:00 AM4/28/2009
In a medical emergency, time can be an enemy. The longer it takes to transport a patient to the hospital, the higher the probability they may not survive.

U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) and Kenyan Army soldiers' skills were put to
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Ward in Rwanda: Africa Command Committed to Partnership with Rwanda

12:00 AM4/23/2009
General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, reaffirmed the command's commitment to partnering with the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) to help promote stability and security in the region.

"We indeed
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Remote Kenyan High School Supplied with Water

12:00 AM3/17/2009
The Garissa Boys' High School in Kenya has a new water system, thanks to the efforts of the Kenyan government, the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, military engineers, and a civil affairs team from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa
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Sailors Participate in Community Relations Projects during Africa Partnership Station Visit to Kenya

12:00 AM3/12/2009
Approximately 20 USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) sailors painted the Tudor District Hospital in Mombasa, Kenya March 1, 2009 as part of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) initiative.

APS is an international security cooperation
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Kenya Accepts Seven Alleged Pirates from U.S. Navy for Trial

12:00 AM3/9/2009
(Editor's note: The piracy suspects were not in U.S. Africa Command custody during the transfer process. This article by the U.S. Department of State is republished to promote public understanding of U.S. policy with regard to piracy off the
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Airman Recognized for Restoring Airlift Capability in Africa

12:00 AM3/3/2009
Air Force 449th Air Expeditionary Group Commander Colonel Gregory "Mudbug" Petrequin flew to Manda Bay, Kenya February 24, 2009 to personally recognize a single airman for his contributions to the United States' mission in Africa.
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CJTF-HOA Conducts Peace Operations Course in Kenya

12:00 AM2/27/2009
The commander and deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) attended the graduation ceremony of 32 military officers from nine East African countries who successfully completed the Peace Operations Staff Course
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Africa Partnership Station Conducts Maritime Security Events in East Africa

12:00 AM2/10/2009
During Africa Partnership Station's first visit to East Africa, crew members of the USS Robert G. Bradley will conduct partner building activities with militaries in Mozambique, Djibouti, Kenya, and Tanzania, as part of an initiative to improve
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The Great Rift Valley: Restoring Peace and Hope

12:00 AM1/12/2009
The trigger was the outcome of an election. The original cause of the violence runs deeper.

In January 2008, international news showed images of bloodshed, violence and hordes of people being forced to flee their homes in fear of
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CJTF-HOA, IMATC Partner to Teach Safe De-mining Practices

12:00 AM12/9/2008
To many, Kenya invokes thoughts of a rich culture, friendly people, and the wonders of a safari. Few people realize that Kenya is also home to a center whose mission is to train people worldwide in the process of safe de-mining in affected
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State Department, CJTF-HOA Dedicate School in Kenya

12:00 AM11/25/2008
Service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) joined the United States ambassador to Kenya to dedicate a kindergarten school in Dadaab, Kenya on November 19, 2008.

Ambassador Michael E. Rannenberger visited
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Bringing the Joy of Music to the Hearts of Kenya

12:00 AM11/25/2008
During its first visit to Kenya, the U.S. Air Forces' Central Command Expeditionary Band, "Dune" entertained Americans and Kenyans in the greater Nairobi area, November 12-21, 2008.

Dune, along with the U.S. Air Forces
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Eastern African Force Exercises Capability to Respond to Crisis

12:00 AM11/25/2008
The Eastern Africa Standby Brigade (EASBRIG) kicked off a week-long command post exercise on November 24, 2008, a crucial step toward forming a regional force that can quickly deploy to take on security, humanitarian and other crises.
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Planning Begins for Land Forces Symposium to be Held in Kenya

12:00 AM11/3/2008
Representatives from 14 countries in U.S. Army Central's (USARCENT) area of activities came together for the Concept Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, October 27-31, 2008. This conference acts as a setting for delegates to plan the
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CJTF-HOA Dedicates Ugandan Pediatric Clinic and Library

12:00 AM10/3/2008
Members of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) joined Ugandan Ministry of Health personnel, municipality leaders and residents of the village of Kitgum to celebrate the dedication of a new pediatric clinic and a public library on
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CJTF-HOA supports Water Workshop

12:00 AM10/2/2008
Kenyan government officials along with the United States Geological Survey and Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) personnel came together for an eight-day water workshop conference to discuss ways to better understand ground water
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