Somaliland President Begins Working Visit to Kenya

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro departed for Nairobi on Monday for a multi-day working visit to strengthen ties with Kenya and engage international stakeholders.

The President is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including the Minister of the Presidency, Minister of Planning, Minister of Communications and Technology, Director of the National Intelligence Service, and the Chief of Staff, according to a statement released by the Somaliland Presidency.

During the visit, President Irro is expected to hold talks with Kenyan President William Ruto and other top government officials to discuss matters of mutual interest, particularly related to trade, security, and diplomatic cooperation.

“The President of the Republic of Somaliland and his delegation, during their stay in Nairobi, will hold meetings with the government of Kenya led by President William Ruto, discussing key issues of particular importance to the Republic of Somaliland,” the official statement read.

The visit also includes engagements with international organizations and several foreign embassies based in Nairobi, reflecting Somaliland’s efforts to expand its diplomatic footprint.

A key highlight of the trip will be the inauguration of a new, modern building for the Somaliland Representative Office in Kenya — a significant milestone in its diplomatic outreach.

President Irro has consistently emphasized the importance of regional and international relations, particularly with Kenya, Ethiopia, the UAE, and Djibouti. Since assuming office, he has already made official visits to the UAE and Djibouti, continuing his administration’s active foreign engagement.

This article originally appeared in Hiiraan