[PHOTOS] Ruto hosts Somalia President Hassan Mohamud

Ruto said meeting at State House, Nairobi, centered on regional security.

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  • "Kenya reaffirms its commitment to working with Somalia to furthering peace and security in the region for our shared prosperity," Ruto said.
by EMMANUEL WANJALA Radio, Print & Digital Reporter
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11 April 2024 - 19:10
President William Ruto holds talks with President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia at State House, Nairobi, April 11, 2024
President William Ruto holds talks with President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia at State House, Nairobi, April 11, 2024
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President Willia Ruto on Thursday hosted President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia at State House, Nairobi.

He said discussions centred on joint initiatives to fight terrorism and general insecurity in the region.

"Kenya reaffirms its commitment to working with Somalia to further peace and security in the region for our shared prosperity," Ruto said.

Kenya and Somalia share a common insecurity threat from the al Shabaab terror group that has over the years staged attacks in both countries with devastating results. 

President William Ruto welcomes President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia at State House, Nairobi, April 11, 2024
President William Ruto welcomes President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia at State House, Nairobi, April 11, 2024
Image: PCS
President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia signs visitors' book at State House, Nairobi, where he was hosted by President William Ruto on April 11, 2024.
President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia signs visitors' book at State House, Nairobi, where he was hosted by President William Ruto on April 11, 2024.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto holds talks with President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia at State House, Nairobi, April 11, 2024.
President William Ruto holds talks with President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia at State House, Nairobi, April 11, 2024.
Image: PCS

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