Twist as Somaliland President opens Nairobi office despite disapproval

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (2nd left) joined by Somaliland Representative to Kenya Ambassador Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Mohamoud (left) cut the tape to unveiled their Mission premises in Kenya premises at Runda, Nairobi on May 29, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed has today inaugurated a liaison office in Nairobi's Runda estate, days after Kenya said the launch lacked official approval.

The government had attempted to block the event on Monday, reaffirming Kenya's recognition of Somalia as a sovereign state, and warning that the May 27 opening did not have its endorsement.