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May 4, 2026
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Duale backs Kenya-Somalia border reopening to boost trade

Duale backs Kenya-Somalia border reopening to boost trade

Duale noted that cross-border activity has continued informally despite the official closure, arguing that formal reopening would help the government tap into lost revenue. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has thrown his support behind plans to reopen the Kenya–Somalia border, citing potential economic benefits and improved trade relations.

  • The reopening aims to formalize and boost cross-border trade, which has continued informally despite the official closure since 2011 due to security concerns.
  • Key individuals involved include Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and President William Ruto, who previously announced plans to reopen border points in Mandera and Garissa County.
  • The border was officially closed in 2011 following security concerns linked to Al-Shabaab, and recent efforts to reopen were halted in 2023 due to renewed militant activity.

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