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Kenya has no interest in Somalia, says Mohammed Abdi Affey

SOMALIA, KENYA: Intergovernmental Authority on Development Special envoy to Somalia Ambassador Mohammed Abdi Affey has dismissed claims that Kenya is keen on creating Jubbaland in Somalia as a buffer state against the AL-Shabaab militants.

The former Wajir South MP said the claims are misconceptions and ignorance fronted by persons who don't wish for peace in war scarred Somalia.

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