Kenya Denies Presence of Jubbaland Forces in Mandera, Says Border Town Is Secure

Mandera, Kenya, Sept 4, 2025 — Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary, Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen, has dismissed reports alleging the presence of Jubbaland forces inside the border town of Mandera, calling them unfounded and politically motivated.

Speaking to local media, Murkomen stated that the government has no confirmation of any foreign troops operating within Kenyan territory and emphasized that the security situation in Mandera remains stable and peaceful.

“If there are any such forces, we…