Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta speaks out against Somalia

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Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated his country’s commitment to protecting its borders from foreign interference.

He warned that unnamed forces that is violating the independence and territorial integrity of Kenya.

He made the remarks while visiting the Boni Forest in Lamu County near the Kenya-Somalia border and stressed that his country would never accept anyone claiming part of its territory.

“We will not accept anyone claiming ownership of part of our land. As we respect the borders of other countries, we also expect our land and sea borders to be respected,” Said President Kenyatta.

His remarks were interpreted as a message to Somalia, which has a maritime dispute with Kenya.

Meanwhile, the Boni forest on the Somali border has been sheltered by al-Shabaab militants, who have carried out attacks in Lamu, Garissa