President William Ruto has praised Kenya’s deepening diplomatic relations with Somalia since the Horn of Africa country joined the East African Community in 2024.
Speaking after a meeting with Somali President Hassan Mohamud, President Ruto noted that since then, the two countries have been doing more business than before.
For instance, Ruto said Somalia bought goods worth KSh 5 billion in the first nine months of 2024 from Kenya.
"On peace and security, Kenya, and indeed the region, will continue to be engaged in collaborative efforts to ensure stability in Somalia," said President Ruto.The two heads of state met during the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme in Kampala, Uganda.
