He noted that Kenya’s political landscape has become increasingly characterised by heated rhetoric and rivalry, often magnified in public forums and on social media. He attributed the alleged crackdown to what he characterised as growing fear within the government over declining public support. Bertrand Bisimwa, leader of the M23, spoke to The Associated Press via telephone and said the withdrawal would be complete by Thursday morning. Since the conflict began on 15 April 2023, activists and political figures have reported that some embassies have refused to issue travel documents. The escalation began in February when Trump launched his administration’s first strike in Somalia.

Source: The Star December 20, 2025 03:36 UTC