[PHOTOS] Kindiki leaves for Uganda to attend AUSSOM summit
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Kenyan Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has traveled to Uganda to attend the AUSSOM summit. The meeting focuses on regional security and the transition of security responsibilities in Somalia from the African Union to local forces.
Why it matters
The summit is critical for the stability of the Horn of Africa and the long-term security strategy against Al-Shabaab.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki leaves for Uganda to attend AUSSOM summit/DPCS Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has left the country for Uganda to attend the Second Extraordinary Summit of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
This comes as regional leaders deliberate on efforts to strengthen security and stabilisation efforts in the Horn of Africa.
Kindiki departed Kenya on Friday morning, where he is expected to represent the country at the high-level meeting bringing together leaders and senior officials from countries contributing troops to the Somalia peace-support mission.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya was present as Kindiki left the country.
The Deputy President was also seen off by security personnel before his departure.
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