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Ruto to reopen Kenya-Somalia border after 15-year shutdown

President William Ruto during the disbursement of Sh120 million to 5,000 youths from Mandera and Wajir Counties.


Photo credit: PCS

Kenya’s border with Somalia, which was closed 15 years ago, will be formally reopened in April 2026, President William Ruto has said.

The President said the decision is part of his administration’s efforts to end the marginalisation of North-Eastern counties.