Somalia, Kenya to boost ties as new ambassador lands in Mogadishu

Hassan Sheikh is among the African leaders invited to the inauguration of the president-elect of Kenya William Ruto which is slated for September 13, according to Keydmedia Online sources.

News Keydmedia Online
8 September 2022

MOGADISHU, Somalia - President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on Thursday received diplomatic credentials from the new ambassador of Kenya to Somalia, Thomas Kipkosgei Chepkuto.

During the credentialing event in Villa Somalia, ambassador Thomas conveyed a message from Ruto to Mohamud and promised to work on improving the cooperation between the two countries.

The president reiterated his commitment to repairing the diplomatic, political, economic, and trade relations with the Horn of Africa countries as Somalia seeks help in the war on Al-Shabaab.

Ruto said in an interview with CNN that he looks forward to working with Mohamud on the cooperation in strengthening security, stability, and the fight against terrorism as well as the drought.

Hassan Sheikh is among the African leaders invited to the inauguration of the president-elect of Kenya William Ruto which is slated for September 13, according to Keydmedia Online sources.

The relations between Kenya and Somalia have been at a low point during the last two years of Farmajo's presidency. It came to normal after Mohamud's July visit to Nairobi, where he signed the aviation and Khat deal with Uhuru.

Kenya is a key partner for Somalia as its forces are part of AU's mission assisting the government in Mogadishu in the fight against Al-Shabaab, Al-Qaeda's powerful ally in East Africa.

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