unless somalia is secured
Kenya and the United Kingdom are set to scale up their cooperation in trade and the fight against terrorism.
The President and the Foreign Secretary also discussed the situation in Somalia.
Uhuru called for increased international support to stabilise the Horn of African nation that has not known peace for over two decades.
He said Kenya will not feel safe until peace and stability is restored in Somalia.
“More resources are required to crush the al Shabaab and strengthen the Somali National Army before the AMISOM troops can withdraw,” Uhuru said.
Hammond commended Kenya for its efforts to restore peace in Somalia and assured of his government’s support in the Somali peace process.
On the protests by Cord, the Foreign Secretary termed the demonstrations as a political game and the urged the government not to be provoked into violent action.
Hammond said his visit to Kenya is a precursor to British Prime Minister David Cameroon’s visit, whose plans are in top gear.
The meeting was attended by Foreign Affairs CS Amina Mohamed and Internal CS Joseph Nkaissery, among other senior government officials.
