How did Al Shabaab attack KDF?

How did Al Shabaab attack KDF?

The explosion, which is said to have been heard in some parts of town, took place in Awale Garage in Marka’s Wadajir neighborhood with reports saying that the blast was a remote-controlled landmine. At least two people are said to have succumbed to injuries sustained during the blast while several others are wounded.

Why did KDF go to Somalia?

Al Shabaab threat Al Shabaab remains a credible threat to Somali, regional peace and security despite having been greatly diminished over time. KDF’s mission is to help Somali forces build their capacity to undertake coordinated operations against the terror group and take over the liberated areas.

How KDF were killed in Somalia?

At least seven Kenyan military personnel serving under African Union peacekeeping mission forces in Somalia (AMISOM) were killed when a bomb targeted military vehicles in southern Somalia on Tuesday. Somali-based al-Qaeda affiliated militant group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.

Do Al Shabaab control Somalia?

As of 2015, the group had retreated from the major cities, however al-Shabaab still controlled large parts of the rural areas….Al-Shabaab (militant group)

Al-Shabaab
Active regions	Somalia, Kenya and Yemen
Ideology	Salafi jihadism Wahhabism Islamism Anti-Christianity Anti-Zionism Antisemitism

How many Kenyan soldiers are in Somalia?

Background. In 2011, Kenya joined the African Union Mission to Somalia. In that time, the KDF has occupied the southern Gedo Region of Somalia with a presence of around 3,000 troops.

Does Kenya have missiles?

Kenya acquired the SA-11 BUK1M SP-SAM missile system used against high-performance aircraft and cruise missiles in an effort to preempt current threat posed by Ugandan air force.

Will there be KDF recruitment 2021?

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is pleased to announce to the general public the recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets and Specialist Officers which is scheduled to take place in the months of August, September and October 2021. KDF recruitment is absolutely FREE TO ALL.

Is Kenya Army still in Somalia?

End of the operation While Kenyan government officials declared a formal end to the operation in 2012, Kenyan military activities continued in Somalia within the framework of other, continuing operations. Kenyan forces remain in Somalia and are not expected to leave before 2020.

Who controls Somalia now?

According to Article 97 of the constitution, most executive powers of the Somali government are vested in the Council of Ministers. The incumbent President of Somalia is Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed.

What is wrong with Somalis?

Ongoing armed conflict, insecurity, lack of state protection, and recurring humanitarian crises exposed Somali civilians to serious abuse. There are an estimated 2.6 million internally displaced people (IDPs), many living unassisted and vulnerable to abuse.

Are KDF soldiers still in Somalia?

Kenyan forces remain in Somalia and are not expected to leave before 2020.

Which country pays KDF?

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) are the armed forces of the Republic of Kenya. They are made up of the Kenya Army, Kenya Navy, and Kenya Air Force….

Kenya Defence Forces
Defence Cabinet Secretary	Eugene Wamalwa
Chief of Defence Forces	General Robert Kariuki Kibochi
Manpower
Military age	18