Kenya Reaffirms Support for Somalia and Blocks Unapproved Somaliland Office Opening

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President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Dr Hassan Sheikh Mohamed (left) and the President of Kenya Dr William Ruto.

Nairobi (PP News Desk) — The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya has reiterated its recognition of the Federal Republic of Somalia as a sovereign state, in response to reports of a planned opening of Somaliland Liaison Office  in Nairobi on 27th May 2025.

In a diplomatic note addressed to the Somaliland Liaison Office, the Ministry expressed concern over the event, noting “ that to the extent the event of the 27th May 2025 has not been granted approval from this Ministry, its investiture of the status of a Diplomatic Office does not enjoy the imprimatur of the Republic of Kenya and cannot be allowed to proceed.”

While Kenya values its engagement with Somaliland administration and other regional administrations to promote peace, security, trade and investment, it reaffirmed its unwavering support for Somalia’s state-building and institutional development. The Ministry emphasised Kenya’s commitment to sustained dialogue with the Federal Government of Somalia and expressed readiness to strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships.

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