Kenya's Engagement With Somaliland Raises Somali Sovereignty Concerns

Kenya's Engagement With Somaliland Raises Somali Sovereignty Concerns

Nairobi, May 30 -- Kenya's recent actions, including allowing the self-declared Republic of Somaliland to open a liaison office in Nairobi and facilitating a meeting between President William Ruto and Somaliland leader Abdirahman Irro, have drawn criticism from Somalia, which views these moves as violations of its sovereignty.

Nairobi Speaker Ngondi hosts Ruto, Raila at Rangwe rural home

Nairobi City County Assembly Speaker, Hon. Ken Okeyo Ngondi, hosted President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga at his home in Rangwe, Homabay County. This special meeting on Saturday, May 31, brought together two important leaders in Kenya’s politics who have a long history of working together and against each other. While the visit […] Source

President of Somaliland Holds Meeting with Partners in Kenya – Somali Dispatch

NAIROBI (SD) – The President of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), currently on his official visit to Kenya, held a wide-ranging meeting with Somaliland’s partners based in Kenya. The President was accompanied by members of his delegation and senior officials from Somaliland’s recently opened office in Nairobi, Kenya. On the other side, representatives from the international community in attendance included Ambassadors, Deputy …

Somaliland President Holds Diplomatic Talks in Nairobi, Eyes Deeper Global Ties

https://www.horndiplomat.com/feed/ By:Mohamed Duale NAIROBI, May 31 (Horndiplomat) – Today, Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) is holding high-level talks in Nairobi with diplomats and representatives of key international institutions. The meetings aim to deepen Somaliland’s engagement with global partners and strengthen cooperation on peace, governance, and development. Irro was joined by senior officials from his […] …

Somaliland leader meets Kenyan president as Nairobi quietly elevates diplomatic ties

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somaliland leader Abdirahman Irro met with Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday, days after Nairobi upgraded the breakaway region’s liaison office to a diplomatic mission—despite Kenya’s stated commitment to Somalia’s territorial integrity.  The high-level meeting marked a deepening of ties between Hargeisa and Nairobi, drawing quiet but pointed attention to Kenya’s increasingly warm posture towards Somaliland, a …

Security scare as enthusiastic LUO youths surround President RUTO’s military chopper in Kisumu

Friday, May 30, 2025 - Drama unfolded during President William Ruto’s visit to Kisumu after youths surrounded his military chopper, causing tension and confusion among his security team. The incident happened shortly after the military chopper touched down. In a widely shared video, the youths are seen surrounding the chopper, taking selfies and photographs in a celebratory mood. While the atmosphere appeared jubilant, the sudden influx of peopl…