Ruto Explains Delays in Reopening of Kenya-Somalia Border
President Ruto's administration had earlier planned to open the border by April 15; however, the plan has faced a number of setbacks that the government has yet to address...
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President William Ruto has explained the delay in reopening the Kenya-Somalia border, citing security funding gaps and political instability in Somalia as primary reasons.
- The border, officially closed in October 2011, remains shut due to a need to balance security with commerce.
- Key individuals involved include President William Ruto and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
- Negotiations on the border's phased reopening will continue during the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties from June 14-18.
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