Border opening to spur Somali trade

KDF soldiers under the command of Deputy Chief off Defense forces Lt Gen Richard Kibochi (clutching on a walking stick) during inspection of the security fence in Mandera.

The once vibrant Kenya-Somalia border point in Mandera town that has remained closed for several years could soon be reopened.

This follows improved security brought about by the ongoing construction of a border wall that has covered nearly 20km since the work started in 2015.