Uhuru surprises KDF in Somalia
The Commander in Chief has visited Kenyan troops in Somalia
Uhuru thanked them for the sacrifices they have made in securing the Kenyan borders and battling the al-Shabaab militants
President Uhuru Kenyatta has made a surprise visit to the Kenyan troops in Somalia on Saturday, March 18.
Uhuru
was accompanied with the Chief of Defence Forces Samson Mwathethe
during the tour to Dhobley, Somalia, State House has confirmed.
According
to State House Spokesman Manoah Esipisu, Uhuru hailed KDF personnel for
their commitment in fighting the al-Shabaab terror group in Somali.
The Kenyan forces are part of the AMISOM
forces drawn from various African countries and embedded in Somalia to
push out the terror group.
Kenya
has paid a heavy price after losing hundreds of soldiers during the
mission but which has also been largely successful as it has helped
pacify large swathes of Somalia.
During the tour, Uhuru was dressed in full military uniform.
Courtesy: Tuko
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