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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