Gathering storm: Kenya, Somalia continue to spar over offshore riches

Commercial, geopolitical and internal players behind Kenya-Somalia standoff. TEA GRAPHIC | NMG

Kenyan authorities are blaming external players with interests in oil, gas and fishing for the ongoing diplomatic spat with Somalia over the common border in the Indian Ocean.

The diplomatic flare-up is also being seen as arising from emerging regional security concerns and internal Somali politics as the country prepares for next year’s elections.