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. "The event of May 27, 2025, has not been granted approval from 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," the Foreign Affairs ministry said.
Despite this, Somaliland moved ahead, signaling its determination to cement a presence in Kenya's capital and broaden its diplomatic outreach.
