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Kenya to get most of US funds for war on terrorism
By EDMUND KWENA
In Washington DC
Kenya is to receive the largest share of the $100 million (about Sh7.4 billion) set aside for the fight against terrorism in East Africa.

US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher told a group of African journalists visiting the country that Kenya would use the funds to secure the border with Somalia, largely suspected to be the main route for terrorists entering Kenya and the source of small arms used by criminals.

"We are very concerned with the continued situation of Somalia as a failed state because terrorists are entering the country and getting refuge there and using the country as a springboard for their attacks," Mr Boucher said.