Jubaland forces Stories

Murkomen insists no foreign troops are operating in Mandera, says Al-shabaab remains only threat
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 05, 2025

Murkomen dismissed reports that Jubaland forces had allegedly crossed into Mandera, urging politicians not to exploit security matters for political g...

Uganda defends troop deployment to South Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 05, 2025

Kampala acknowledged that Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel entered South Sudan in March - an act the UN panel suggested contravened arm...

Senator Ali Roba raises further alarm over presence of Jubaland Forces in Mandera
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 03, 2025

The senator further claimed that Jubaland forces have consolidated their strength within Mandera town on Kenyan soil and are gradually taking over the...

Murkomen: Security agencies probing claims of Jubaland forces in Mandera
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 03, 2025

He, however, stated that if individuals have crossed the border as a result of fighting in the neighbouring country, the government will establish the...

Maraga urges President Ruto to order withdrawal of Jubaland forces from Mandera
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 03, 2025

Former CJ David Maraga stressed that the presence of the foreign troops is a serious violation of Kenya's sovereignty and poses significant constituti...

Mandera residents protest presence of Jubaland forces in the county
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 02, 2025

Farmers in the area reported that they have been restricted from accessing their farms beyond 4 pm, which has affected their ability to work and provi...

Ruto, Defence CS Tuya criticised over their silence as Jubaland forces occupy Mandera
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2025

Wamalwa argued that the country’s Defence chief should be at the forefront in publicly addressing the matter to protect Kenyans living along the borde...

Lamu County, Jubaland vow to strengthen cross-border ties in trade, health and security
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 31, 2025

The Jubaland ministers praised Lamu’s digitised emergency response systems and women’s leadership in public service.

Governor Mohamed Khalif raises alarm over alleged spillover of Jubaland forces into Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 29, 2025

Residents maintained that the soldiers had crossed into Kenya after fleeing Bulla Hawa, a Somali town recently recaptured by the Somali National Army...

Jubaland denies troop presence in Mandera amid rising tensions at Kenya-Somalia border
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 06, 2025

Speaking to the BBC Somali service, Jubaland Vice President Mohamed Sayid said their forces were not inside Kenya but stationed near the border.

Ugandan, South Sudanese military leaders hold talks amid border dispute
XINHUA  |  Aug 05, 2025

Uganda and South Sudan have also established a joint working committee to address ongoing tensions in the border area, where confrontations between UP...

Fresh clashes in Somalia’s Gedo region force civilians to flee to Mandera
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

The clashes broke out on Monday after two military helicopters carrying senior officials, including Abdirashid Hassan Abdinur, widely known as Abdiras...

From displacement to dignity: Somali IDPs turn coconut waste into livelihoods
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 07, 2025

With support from Kenyan trainers, the initiative equips beneficiaries with skills to transform discarded coconut shells into jewellery, home décor, a...

50 injured in four days of violence along South Sudan border - MSF
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 01, 2025

In May, escalating violence along the South Sudan–Ethiopia border forced MSF to relocate its medical operations from the border town of Burbeiye, Sout...

Is Sudan’s war the reason for South Sudan’s economic crisis? What’s really going on with oil revenue
The Conversation  |  Jun 02, 2025

South Sudan lacks the operational capacity to extract the oil it has in the ground.

Jubaland and Puntland leaders to meet in Nairobi for talks on alliance against Somali President Hassan
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 21, 2025

Once political adversaries, Saeed and Ahmed have decided to settle their differences and work together to challenge President Hassan, who returned to...

Raila misrepresented diplomatic mission during South Sudan visit - Kiir's office
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 31, 2025

As questions swirl over the clarity and coordination of Odinga's special envoy role, one thing remains clear—Juba is not amused.

AUC Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to dispatch Panel of the Wise to mediate in South Sudan crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 31, 2025

In a statement issued from Addis Ababa on Monday, the AUC chief expressed "solidarity with the Government and people of South Sudan," reaffirming the...

Germany temporarily shuts embassy in South Sudan amid fears of civil war
Reuters  |  Mar 23, 2025

South Sudan's United Nations peacekeeping chief, Nicholas Haysom, has also said he is concerned the country is "on the brink of relapse into civil war...

IGAD envoys urge end to armed violence in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

The violence in Upper Nile State comes at a time when South Sudan is undergoing an extended transitional period, meant to implement key provisions of...

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir fires ambassador to Kenya amid rising political turmoil
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 07, 2025

President William Ruto, who has been leading South Sudan’s Tumaini Initiative peace process, acknowledged the escalating crisis, revealing that he had...

Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe explains rift with Somalia’s Federal Government
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 28, 2025

In an exclusive interview with Abdijalil Osman, a Somali YouTuber, President Ahmed addressed various political issues, including tensions with the cen...

482 Somali refugees stranded in Kiunga as Lamu calls for urgent support
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 02, 2025

The unfolding humanitarian situation in Kiunga has put a strain on the host community, with Lamu County now seeking additional support from national a...

Why Jubaland President visited Nairobi amid tension with Somalia federal government
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 18, 2025

Reports indicate that Ahmed will meet with ambassadors from the international community in Kenya to discuss political issues affecting Somalia.

Somali lawmakers condemn flight ban to Jubaland, term it unconstitutional
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 26, 2024

The lawmakers specifically warned the Federal Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation and SCAA who are both responsible for civil aviation matters in...

Somalia bans flights to Jubaland as tensions escalate
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 24, 2024

As a result of the flight restrictions, hundreds of passengers are now stranded at airports in Mogadishu and Kismayo.

Somali Federal Forces orders forces to withdraw from Lower Jubaland
Amina Wako  |  Dec 12, 2024

Federal forces stationed in Ras Kamboni reportedly used drones to attack Jubbaland troops, which reportedly sparked the violence.

Jubaland, Somali National Army forces clash in Raaskambooni on Somali- Kenya border
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 11, 2024

Tensions have escalated between the Somali Federal Government and the Jubaland regional government since Ahmed Mohamed Islam was re-elected for a thir...

Somali Government grounds domestic flights amid Raaskambooni tensions
Foreign Reporter  |  Dec 06, 2024

Airlines had refused to lease planes to the federal government for troop transport, citing security risks.

Garissa communities call for urgent intervention over growing tensions in Raaskambooni
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 06, 2024

They also called on President Ruto to intervene urgently, fearing the tensions could trigger an influx of refugees into Kenya.

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