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KDF will not leave Somalia, Deputy President William Ruto says

Deputy President William Ruto (right) with Somalia Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed when the two met at the former’s office in Karen, Nairobi, Wednesday. [Photo: Tabitha Otwori/Standard]

Kenya: The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) will not leave Somalia until peace is restored in the horn of Africa nation, Deputy President William Ruto has said.

Responding to calls for withdrawal of Kenyan troops due to rampant terror attacks, Ruto said: “We shall stay engaged under Amisom to create a peaceful and stable condition for Somalis.”

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