×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

At least 5 dead after soldier opens fire at Mogadishu military base

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

The soldier opened fire on UAE trainers and Somali military officials. [iStockphoto]

At least five people, including Somali military officials and a United Arab Emirates soldier, were killed Saturday after a soldier opened fire at a military base in the capital of Mogadishu, an army officer and hospital staff told Reuters.

The UAE's defense ministry, however, said three members of its armed forces and one Bahraini officer were killed in a "terrorist act" in Somalia while they were training Somali armed forces.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Volleyball and Handball
Is this the team to take Kenya to 2028 Olympics?
Athletics
American dream: How youngsters battle for tickets to US universities
Football
Kenya selected to stage 2026 FIFA Women's Series matches in April
Athletics
Lewa Marathon: Lemayan to defend title as Kwambai out for three-peat