NAIROBI (Halbeeg News) – Kenya deputy President William Ruto has expressed concern over the deteriorating security in Mandera county near Kenya-Somalia border.
In a meeting with local councilors from the county in Nairobi, Ruto said the security situation in Mandera County remains a matter of concern for the Government.
The leader called for a lasting solution to the challenges facing the town.
The meeting was attended by 38 Members of the Mandera County Assembly led by Deputy Speaker Farah Abdi Abdinoor, Majority Leader Abdi Adan Ali and Minority Leader Jimale Abdi Hassan.
“The perpetual disruption of normal life, businesses and school programmes is regrettable. Security agencies are working with the local community to restore law and order in the region,” he said.
His remarks come amid growing tension in the area after Mandera Governor Ali Roba said that Al shabaab has taken control of the County.
Roba said the militia group was planning something serious adding that some schools had failed to reopen as security of pupils and teachers is not guaranteed.
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