Kenya denies Somalia's accusations after envoy forced out

Somali President Mohamed Farmaajo and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta at a past press conference in Nairobi. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

What you need to know:

  • On Sunday, Somalia summoned its ambassador to Nairobi, Mohamud Ahmed Nur ‘Tarzan’, for “consultations” after accusing Kenya of interference.
  • Mogadishu also ordered Kenya’s Ambassador to Somalia Lucas Tumbo to return to Nairobi. The EastAfrican learnt that the announcement was made after Mr Nur had already arrived in Mogadishu.