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I’m not aware of the politics there but Kenya’s army is terrible. This is not a good sign. Kenya can’t afford to increase defence spending, sporadic airstrikes won’t make any difference. Shabaab is trying to set up base in Kenya as they’re pushed out in Somalia.
The strategy of ‘containment’ is no longer possible.
They are doing these hit & run attacks across the border to slow down a planned offensive coordinated between Jubbaland/Kenya/Ethiopia.They have been targeting Mandera a lot lately. This is why it’s important for Jubaland state to secure Lawless Gedo region to prevent AS free access to cross into Mandera county