President William Ruto has indicated Kenya Defence Force troops in Somalia may stay there longer beyond the drawdown timetable. Ruto made the remarks in an interview with France 24 and vowed they would confront the terror group. The terror group has increased attacks in Kenya in a renewed trend that has left more than 30 people dead in the past month alone near the Kenya-Somalia border. Kenyan troops who are under ATMIS are in Somalia to pursue and suppress the activities of the terror group. ATMIS has started to drawdown of troops amid fears the terror group may take over some of the vacated places.

Source: The Star June 26, 2023 14:36 UTC