Kenya’s Expensive yet Irrelevant Weapons

Developing nations are striving to acquire superior weapon systems from western countries. It is a good initiative, but a question of relevance must preside over everything. There is no need to buy expensive weapons and keep them in the armory for decades when basic amenities are in a terrible state. Many African states fall into this category. For example, Kenya owns the following expensive weapons, which I think are irrelevant. 

BM-21 Grad

Kenya owns five Russian BM-21 multiple rocket launches. These weapons of mass destruction are irrelevant to the nation because they have never left the armory since their acquisition. Taxpayers’ money that could have been used to batter public schools or hospitals went down the drain. BM-21 is a missile launching system mounted on a truck. The launcher is like a big rifle magazine that loads forty big bullets (rockets). Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda also own BM-21 Grad.

T-72 tanks

Kenya already had 76 Vickers MK3 main battle tanks that have never seen battle since their acquisition. There was absolutely no need to buy 33 more T-72s from Ukraine. In fact, the T-72s are more expensive than Vickers. The billions used to purchase them in 2013 could have been channeled towards the provision of essential services.

I suggest the government be consulting. If possible, conduct public participation before making decisions, especially purchasing non-essential military equipment. This is because there are serious humanitarian issues needing solutions, monetary solutions. They say, when you buy things you don’t need, time will come when you will sell the things you need to sustain yourself. That’s what the Kenyan government does, only that it will sell nothing. It’s the citizens who will suffer. That marks the end of the discussion. Share your views in the comments below. Remember to support the channel by smashing the like, share, and follow buttons. Thank you.

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