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flag Kenya’s defense secretary visited troops in Somalia, reaffirming support for peacekeeping and the 2029 handover to Somali forces.

flag On December 19, 2025, Kenya’s Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya visited KDF troops in Kismayo, Somalia, as part of a tour supporting the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission (AUSSOM). flag She praised the soldiers’ discipline, sacrifice, and role in countering Al-Shabaab and stabilizing Somalia, reaffirming the government’s commitment to their welfare and safety. flag The visit, accompanied by top military leaders, highlighted Kenya’s ongoing peacekeeping efforts in the Horn of Africa and underscored regional cooperation in preparing for the 2029 handover of security responsibilities to Somali forces.

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