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Inside Kenya’s silent push as Jubaland all set for elections

Jubaland President Ahmed Islam Mohammed Madobe. [File, Standard]

The region of Jubaland in neighbouring Somalia will tomorrow elect a new president as the Kenya government covertly intensifies its support for incumbent Ahmed Islam Mohammed Madobe, who has ruled the region over the last eight years.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has engaged in a behind the scenes diplomatic push for the incumbent to retain his position because of security concerns and emerging regional interests.

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