Speaking during a public address on Sunday, the Mandera Woman Representative claimed local communities had endured intimidation, insecurity, and disruption of daily activities due to the presence of the forces in the area.
By Yunis DekowIn a statement on Friday, Jubaland Statehouse confirmed that the toll among militants is rising while authorities maintain tight control over captured fighters.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRiley arrived in the port city on Monday with a delegation of senior officials as part of a working visit to the region.
By Yunis DekowSecurity experts have warned that Kenya cannot afford complacency, stressing the need for a thorough investigation into claims of foreign forces being present on Kenyan soil.
By Samuel OtienoThe former Justice Minister questioned how forces from Jubaland could occupy parts of Mandera, terrorizing residents and forcing them from their homes for over a week without intervention.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Cabinet Secretary also cautioned politicians against politicising the issue, emphasizing that security matters are treated with the utmost care to safeguard national interests.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to Governor Khalif, some of the combatants had been hosted within the Kenyan territory.
By Yunis DekowThe plan includes the creation of an inter-ministerial committee tasked with assessing the qualifications and legal compliance of foreign workers.
By Yunis DekowColonel Hussein Ali Hashi, widely known as Hussein Giif, and Commander Farhan Odowaa were killed on Monday when heavily armed federal troops targeted Jubaland positions
By Yunis Dekow