Residents in Mandera's Border One Post (BP1) location on Tuesday took to the streets to protest the continued presence of Jubbaland forces in their village. The demonstrators claimed that their children have been unable to attend school for fear of abduction and forced recruitment by the foreign troops.
The protesters accused the national government of neglecting their plight, warning that the alleged "illegal occupation" by Jubbaland forces was fuelling insecurity in the region.
They demanded immediate intervention to restore safety and safeguard Kenya's territorial integrity.
The demonstrations came after reports that Jubbaland forces had allegedly set up camp inside Mandera County following clashes with the Somali National Army. Residents of Mandera take part in demonstrations to protest the alleged presence of Jubaland forces at the BP1 border in the county on September 2, 2025.
