Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has clarified the government’s position on reports of foreign military presence in Mandera County, assuring Kenyans that their security remains the top priority.
While speaking in Busia, the CS noted that any foreign nationals currently in Kenya are not present on an official government invitation.
According to Murkomen, most are seeking refuge from security challenges in their home countries.
Murkomen reassures Kenyans over reports of Jubbaland Forces in the country. Photo: Courtesy.
“If there are any people from Somalia here in Kenya, it’s not on official invitation. Most of the time, they run from security problems in their country. We will have our security teams investigate and account for any foreign people and make sure they go back to their stations in their country,” Murkomen stated.
He went on to seek to reassure residents of Mandera County, emphasizing that the government maintains cordial relations with Somalia while prioritizing the fight against terrorism.
Murkomen moreover dismissed reports of schools being occupied by foreign forces in the same area.
He further called for unity among local leaders in addressing the situation diplomatically, emphasizing the need to maintain good neighborly relations while ensuring Kenya’s sovereignty.
