Mandera leaders dismiss fears over alleged Jubaland troop presence

Over the past several days, a heated debate has emerged over whether Jubaland forces have crossed into Kenya’s Mandera County. Local leaders have raised an alarm, claiming the forces have not only entered Kenyan territory but are also disrupting daily life and business operations. These allegations, however, have been strongly disputed by the national government. So, what exactly is happening in Mandera? Are Jubaland forces operating on Kenyan soil?