MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
ⓘ The ten scoring axes are weighted per country by coastal, nuclear, industrial, and geostrategic tier, then judged from real-world knowledge rather than stored database attributes — see methodology.
01 / Overview
Kenya
Government
Republic
Population
55.10M
Area
580,367 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$113.0B
Active Personnel
24.0K
Reserve Personnel
5.0K
Defense Budget
$1.1B · %1.2 GDP
Conscription
Voluntary
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
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MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #61 |  Lithuania | 24 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 45 | 12 | 12 | 35 | 20 | 22 |
| #62 |  New Zealand | 24 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 45 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 30 | 40 |
| #63 |  Kenya | 24 | 30 | 15 | 20 | 40 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 30 | 26 |
| #64 |  Kazakhstan | 24 | 32 | 30 | 12 | 28 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 28 | 20 |
| #65 |  Qatar | 24 | 15 | 35 | 15 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 30 | 32 | 32 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 55.1M
Active24K
Reserve5K
Paramilitary10K
Economic Burden
$1.1B 1.2% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $20/yr
Per Soldier $45,833/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 10
Total Airports 197
Major Ports 3
Coastline 536 km
Oil Production 0 bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
- Active Personnel 24,000
- Reserve Personnel 5,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 10,000
- Total Military Personnel 29,000
- Available for Military Service 12,000,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 600,000
- Conscription Status Voluntary
- Conscription Duration (days) 0 day
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 76
- IFV Count 100
- APC Count 1,000
- Recon Vehicle Count 50
- MRAP Count 100
- Towed Artillery Count 200
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 50
- MLRS Count 50
- Mortar Count 300
- ATGM Launcher Count 200
- SHORAD Count 0
- MANPADS Count 500
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 120
- Fighter Aircraft Count 20
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 10
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 15
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 20
- Total Helicopters 50
- Attack Helicopter Count 20
- Transport Helicopter Count 30
- UAV Count 10
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 8
- Aircraft Carrier Count 0
- Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
- Cruiser Count 0
- Destroyer Count 0
- Frigate Count 2
- Corvette Count 0
- Total Submarines 0
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 6
05 Strategic Forces 9
- Nuclear Status None
- Nuclear Warhead Count 0
- Deployed Warhead Count 0
- ICBM Count 0
- SLBM Count 0
- IRBM Count 0
- Triad Status None
- BMD Capability ✗ No
- Space Assets ✗ No
06 Budget & Economy 10
- Defense Budget (USD) 1,100,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 1.2 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 20 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 113,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 250,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 500,000,000 USD
- Defense Industry Rank 0
- Defense Industry Size (USD) 0 USD
- Defense Sector Employment 0
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 10
- Total Airport Count 197
- Major Port Count 3
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 0 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 0 bbl
- Coastline (km) 536 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 55,100,000
- Military Age Population 14,000,000
- Urban Population (%) 28 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 81 %
- Area (km²) 580,367 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Republic
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 135 systems · 44 categories · 2,645 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 121 Retired 14
Age Profile
32years
average
%12
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1963–2024
Suppliers
Countries
-
United States 29 -
United Kingdom 23 -
Russia 15 -
France 13 -
Israel 9 -
Canada 6 -
Germany 6 -
Belgium 4
Inventory 135 systems · 19 categories · 2,645 units
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
Leopard 2 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-72 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Vickers MBT 83
Tanks · ACTIVE
Vickers Main Battle Tank Mark 3 76
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-54 —
Tanks · RETIRED
ACMAT Bastion 12
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BOV (armoured personnel carrier) 10
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
FV603 Saracen 15
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
M1117 armored security vehicle 150
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
M3 VTT —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Panthera F9 —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
UR-416 52
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
+5 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
FIREARMS
Browning Hi-Power —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Webley Revolver —
Revolvers · RETIRED
CZ Scorpion Evo 3 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch MP5 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Micro Uzi —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Mini Uzi —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Sten —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Sterling submachine gun —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Uzi —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Uzi carbine —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Sterling MK VII —
Machine Pistols · RETIRED
Lee-Enfield —
Bolt-Action Rifles · RETIRED
+30 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
Brügger & Thomet GL-06 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
M79 grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Milkor 37/38mm and 40mm Stopper —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Milkor 40mm UBGL grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
NGOS —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
F1 grenade —
Hand Grenades · RETIRED
Carl Gustaf —
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
Battalion Anti-Tank —
Recoilless Rifles · RETIRED
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
Curtiss C-46 Commando —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou 6
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Douglas C-47 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Hawker Siddeley HS 780 Andover —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
PZL C-145A Combat Coyote 3
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
de Havilland Canada DHC-8 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Andover C1 —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
EMB 100 Bandeirante 3
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
+1 more
HELICOPTERS
Bell AH-1 Cobra —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell AH-1G HueyCobra —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell AH-1S HueyCobra —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mil Mi-24 —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
AS350B Écureuil —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AS550 Fennec —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW109S Grand —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Fennec —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
HB350 Esquilo —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Harbin Z-9 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
MD Helicopters MD 500 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
+4 more
UAV / DRONES
Bayraktar TB2 —
Combat / Strike Drones · ACTIVE
Boeing Insitu MQ-27 ScanEagle —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic Mini —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
RQ-11 Raven —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
Tiptchak —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · RETIRED
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · · 7 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$500 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-500 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $9.1 per citizen
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 7 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | 2016 | United States | PZL C-145A Combat Coyote | 3 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1977→1981 | United Kingdom | Vickers MBT | 76 | $200 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1977→1981 | United Kingdom | Vickers Main Battle Tank Mark 3 | 76 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Serbia | Nora B-52 | 12 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | — | Serbia | Nora B-52 | 18 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Serbia | BOV M11 | 10 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | — | United Kingdom | Ferret | 12 | — | new-build | Delivered |
ALL-TIME ARMS TRADE7transactions · inflation-adjusted
↗ EXPORTS
—
0transactions
↘ IMPORTS
$1.1 Mr
7transactions
Σ TOTAL
$1.1 Mr
7transactions
| Country | Export (→) | Import (←) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | $1.1 Mr | $1.1 Mr |
Sum of all defense deals in our database, adjusted to 2025 prices (CPI). Exports (→) are what this country sold, imports (←) what it bought. Covers only transactions recorded in our archive; the real historical total is higher.
No defense industry recorded for this country yet.
05 / History & Conflicts · 9 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Modern Era
Alliance Network by past conflicts
🛡 Most Allied
Somalia 7 wars United Kingdom 7 wars United States 7 wars Uganda 5 wars Ethiopia 4 wars ◄── Kenya ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Kenya · 17 conflicts
17Conflicts
1Wins
0Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Shabelle offensive Special Op. | 2025–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Kulbiyow Civil War | 2017–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of El Adde Civil War | 2016–present | Al-Shabaab | Primary | — |
| Battle of Baure | 2015–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Kismayo Civil War | 2012 | Al-Shabaab | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Elwaq Civil War | 2011 | Al-Shabaab | Primary | — |
| American military intervention in Somalia Intervention | 2007–present | Intervention | Secondary | Ongoing |
| War in Somalia Interstate | 2006–2009 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Enduring Freedom Special Op. | 2001–2014 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| War in Uganda (1986–1994) Civil War | 1986–1994 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 1982 Kenyan coup d'état attempt Coup | 1982–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Shifta War Interstate | 1963–1967 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Malayan Emergency Interstate | 1948–1960 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Burma Campaign 1944 Interstate | 1944–present | Azad Hind (INA) | Secondary | Decisive Win |
| Burma Campaign Interstate | 1942–1945 | Axis: Azad Hind | Secondary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Gondar | 1941 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Culqualber | 1941 | {{ubl| | }} | Primary | Decisive Win |
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
KenyavsLithuania
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%33
Reserve Personnel
+%100
Paramilitary Personnel
=
Total Military Personnel
+%4
Available for Military Service
×12.0
Reaching Military Age Annually
×20.0
Conscription Duration (days)
+%100
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
+%163
IFV Count
+%100
APC Count
+%233
Recon Vehicle Count
=
MRAP Count
=
Towed Artillery Count
+%33
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
=
MLRS Count
=
Mortar Count
+%50
ATGM Launcher Count
+%50
SHORAD Count
+%100
MANPADS Count
=
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%300
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%100
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%100
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%200
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%100
Total Helicopters
+%150
Attack Helicopter Count
+%100
Transport Helicopter Count
+%200
UAV Count
+%100
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%25
Aircraft Carrier Count
=
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
=
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
=
Frigate Count
+%100
Corvette Count
=
Total Submarines
=
SSN Count
=
SSBN Count
=
Patrol Boat Count
+%67
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
=
Deployed Warhead Count
=
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
=
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
+%127
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%67
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
×44.6
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%51
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%108
Arms Exports (USD)
+%100
Arms Imports (USD)
+%100
Defense Industry Rank
=
Defense Industry Size (USD)
=
Defense Sector Employment
=
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%400
Total Airport Count
+%885
Major Port Count
+%200
Oil Production (bbl/day)
+%100
Oil Reserves (bbl)
+%100
Coastline (km)
+%496
08Demographics
Total Population
×19.7
Military Age Population
×11.7
Urban Population (%)
+%143
Literacy Rate (%)
+%22
Area (km²)
+%789
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.