Kenya has cancelled the planned opening of a new Somaliland liaison office in Nairobi.
In an official notice dated Monday, May 26, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs directed that the event that had been scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, be abandoned as it had not received necessary approval. "The Ministry further notes with concern that to the extent the event of May 27 has not been approved by this Ministry, its investiture of the status of a Diplomatic Office does not enjoy the imprimatur of the Republic of Kenya and cannot be allowed to proceed," a statement issued on Monday evening read in part.
The Somaliland Liaison Office in Nairobi serves as Somaliland's diplomatic representation in Kenya, facilitating trade, consular services, and political engagement.
It operates like an Embassy, but since Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991, it remains unrecognised internationally, meaning its diplomatic missions function as liaison offices rather than formal embassies.
