Kenya, Somalia seek common ground to mend ties following Uhuru, Roble talks

President Uhuru Kenyatta accepts Somali traditional gifts from Prime Minister Mohamed Roble

President Uhuru Kenyatta accepts Somali traditional gifts from Prime Minister Mohamed Roble in Mombasa. PHOTO | PSCU


Nairobi and Mogadishu may have reached an important level of confidence this week when President Uhuru Kenyatta hosted Somalia Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, but it will take more than one physical meeting to address enduring causes of tension between the two neighbours.

Political analysts argue that the personalities of leaders in both capitals will henceforth determine how long the latest friendship will last.