Minister for Foreign Affairs Moses Wetang’ula Thursday the met the Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmake.

During the meeting, Sharmake briefed the minister on the current political and security situation in Somalia.

He also briefed him on the efforts being done by the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) to stabilize the country.

Sharmake expressed gratitude for the support extended by Kenya, IGAD and African Union to the lawless country.

Wetang’ula said Kenya was committed to efforts to stabilize Somalia and bring peace to the country.

The Minister called on the TFG to reach out to all insurgent groups opposed to the government so as to arrive at an amicable solution that will lead to the attainment of peace and stability In Somalia.

This, he said, will help minimize the current humanitarian crises in Somalia.

Somalia has been without a functional government since the ouster of dictator Mohammed Siad Barre in 1991.

Since then the country has spiraled into anarchy with constant wars between the transitional government and the militias.

Piracy has also taken root along the country’s coastline in the Indian Ocean with pirates demanding huge ransoms and making the route a nightmare for vessels.

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