Kenya and Somalia Ease Border Tensions Amid Electoral Prep - July 2026

Kenya and Somalia have resolved diplomatic tensions stemming from Kenya's refusal to allow several Somali officials entry, agreeing to enhance consular cooperation and facilitate smoother cross-border movement. Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged institutions to prepare early for the upcoming general election, emphasizing the need for free and fair polls while assuring Kenyans that the justice system is ready for elections. The IEBC is intensifying efforts to establish a legal framework to regulate election campaign financing.