MOGADISHU, Somalia – Kenya’s new ambassador to Somalia, Cyprian Kubai Iringo offered his credentials to President Hassan Sheikh on Sunday at Villa Somalia.
Throughout their assembly, each reaffirmed their dedication to deepen and broaden the connection between the 2 international locations for mutual profit, in accordance with Villa Somalia.
This marked Kiringo’s first engagement with the Somali president since his appointment by President William Ruto in October 2023.
Kenya and Somalia have been working to strengthen commerce and diplomatic ties, together with the current resumption of direct Kenya Airways flights to Mogadishu and Somalia’s admission to the East African Neighborhood.
Commerce between the international locations has grown, with Kenya’s exports to Somalia rising by 51.4% within the 9 months to September 2023 in comparison with the identical interval the earlier yr.
Kenya shares an extended border with Somalia, the place its troops have been battling towards Al-Shabaab since 2011. The 2 international locations agreed to work collectively on counterterrorism.
