Kenya Defence Force (KDF) was deployed to guard and keep the border safe after Ethiopian forces reportedly invaded the Kenyan Police.
KDF moved with armored vehicles and tanks from the Odha Military Camp in Moyale to Sololo following the invasion.
The Ethiopian forces were pursuing the rat-tag rebels from the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) who on Thursday gunned down a senior provincial administrator. The rebels are in Ethiopia and parts of Marsabit County.
Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) is opposed to Ethiopia’s ruling regime and claims the government has marginalized the majority of Oromia-speaking people who include the Borana, an ethnic also found in Kenya.
Ethiopia is considered regional ally and a friendly neighbour to Kenya but that notwithstanding Kenya needs to defend its sovereignty as Ethiopian forces have invaded Kenyan territory on three different occasion this year; at Moyale Illeret and now Sololo.
Too late ..unless they permanently camp along the border
kdf hapana machexo ni jana tu,nilishurutisha wizara la uxalama wafanye mambo na ndio hvo congrnt!
With friends like these…who needs Al Shabaab?
Keep in mind this ain’t the first time they are doing that…
They are used to causing havoc at the boulder, abducting n killing government officials
Ethiopian Forces strike Kenyan villages, kill our police n abduct Kenyan citizens at daylight
does that really happen?
@Liamu. they did it yesterday killing 3 police officers n abducted 23 people
Hassan, I would really like to cover this. If you have credible info email me on eric@africa.com
It happens, its not the first tym nor is it the second.This Ethiopians need to be invaded
My question is….where does Oromo liberation Front run to after being roughed up by Ethiopian soldiers….is it not in Kenya?…..just asking
OLF are mighthier compared to Ethiopian soldiers. they exchange blows equally
Eric Mutema are you still interested in the story? We can provide more than you need!
Ethiopia has always dared Kenya to War,let them know MauMau went to War,Nandi’s Resisted and if its War We were Born Ready!
they want war ‘ll give them 1 they won’t forget
Yes…face those thugs head on….wametuzoea
build a wall
SIS, wacheni kubeba watu ovyo, already two coppers have been killed, and it’s not the first time kenyan nationals have been killed or abducted, what does it matter if you deployed a whole brigade when the horse has already bolted?
Bomb them no mercy
No need for KDF and EDF to lock horns. There are enough problems in this side of East Africa than to clash with armies of neighboring countries though I know this was meant to be a dis-tractor to something else.
too little to late-just a damage control .they should have been there coz thats their duty.thats a foreign army for Gods sake having the guts to ambush armed officers,it shows how weak an useless we are
Ethiopian soldiers are testing our patience, soon we’ll run out of it
Just hit back. That was an act of war
extend the wall to Ethiopia too.
mumejipeleka huko mtaweza kazi ama mtalegeza kamba kwani mwafkri ethiopia ni al shabaab ngoja mchapwe mrudi kwenu mkilia…ethiopia has the best forces in africa uliza somalia watakupa habari kamili
kwani ulisikia cc ndo wanyonge?
na mbona al shabab wanatumaliza…the best solution ni hao kdf watoke uko ju kenya ikipigana na ethiopia ni sisi wanaanchi ndo tutaumia
Your name betrays you….
hehe…@pablo paul…mimi ndo natakia kenya mazuri wala sitaki vita juu mimi na wewe na familia yako tutaumia ndo nkaitwa mzalendo
Get ur facts right b4 u comment, Ethiopian forces were driven back to their boulder in Somalia by Alshabab. KDF hits Alshabaab at will yet u talk like u ain’t in Kenya, Ethiopian forces av never been the best in Africa n they will never
Wewe hata ni mkundu they r not even top five
ethiopia suffered more casualty in somalia….they may be well equipped bt inexperienced, i bet u if they can dare ambush our millitary
ethiopia is considered strng army cioju in kali ni ju iko na army number mingi bt kupigana hawajui kama walikaliwa na eritrea na venye kadogo kenya itawamaliza
@Mzalendo,adbuction in our soil….call it covert actions and in response full millitary force is applied.You secure the borders by neutralizing the threat not playing hide n seek…and as suggested,with all due respect,get your facts right….
i respect our millitary power,,,
apparently Ethiopia was whooped by somali and their airforce destroyed wakasurrender
U know nothing,pole.
Shut your beak warmongering isn’t good what do you stand to gain if the two countries fight?
wewe ni mjinga kama mamako afadhali yeye alikuzaa heri ungekuwa huku pia wewe usikie uzito
Hii ndio shida ya facebook sasa….hii Kenya Army si ile ya enzi za Moi…..Wamepigana and are much stronger…shida ni haka ka siasa ka kenya ka security expenditure….
Hahaha…..sam guys here r vry naive.
am sorry my friend ulizia ujue
ethiopia is nothing my friend.ni vile hujui
Don b stupid u blarry civillian
mzalendo at being a dic
shld invade using the arsenal bought using 3.8billion
That is an act of war.
Let’s wait n get full information.. war is not a solution look at Syria, Somalia Libya and many more am sure solution to this is there..
Kdf must take war to them.de cant be intimidated! Alutua continua
Ethiopians are such fools!
Tihihihihihihi….mnafikiri ethiopia ni westgate ati mnaenda kuiba maji?…..
talk like a sensible kenyan nkt, pathetic thinking!!
I think escorting charcoal is better 4 them …..but trying Ethiopian forces….. Waaah expect more 21 gun salutes in villages arround you
By the way are u a sensible kenyan??? Did any French wrap his profile with a Kenyan flag when garrisa was attacked???…… Sic….that’s what i call pathetic
its a sign of solidarity my brother, it doesnt matter how u take it bt atleast show simpathy to the lives lost….be informed of what others did for kenyans
also give credit where its due….those pple escorting charcoal put their lives on line for the sake of you….such a goofy
Illiteracy is disturbing you. Masikio ww.
Mtoto akililia wembe..mpe
What has happened in sololo i was there one and a half months ago and it was peaceful.what kdf forces should do is to get rid of oromo liberation front rebels from ethiopia who usually attack ethiopian forces and run and hide on the kenyan side near sololo area.may be the ethiopian forces think the kenyan security forces deliberately habour them and hence the attack of our forces on friday.
Ethiopian Forces should respect Kenya and its boundaries. They did that intentionally, they know POLICE uniforms for Kenya. Kenya is not a hideout for culprits
i fully support paul kemei’s sentiments….on the other hand we cant afford to de~enemy neighbours like Ethiopia,we already have alot to deal with on our shoulders by the likes of alshabaab…..Lakini watume barua ya apology kwa the fallen police officers
sorry….de~friend
I think it’s high time that government needs to protect its own people from all forms of violence. Ethiopian forces should not excuse themselves with international relations and yet they want to massacre innocent people. Our boarder should be secured from external & internal forces.
kenya itapiga ethiopia oviously i thnk we shld giv thm last warning
Ethiopian army is one of the best….take care soldiers
They just dont knw wat they are doing,i pity the weak Ethiopian troops, stepping on a hot coal,only they dont know the consequences
,,,, if we were to appear to seriously stand up to the battle-hardened intruders , our ‘birds’ would have immediately been scrambled to paralise the enemy ! ,,,,
i give the best of my respect to our defence forces,,,our millitary power is one of the best in Africa,,.. Salute to the kenya defence forces
Kdf moto ya kuotea mbali.
Dont joke with the Ethiopian forces guys!They are the most lethal ib Africa.Mnadhani kwanini AU forces na UN wako na bases huko?Heh!
They have been annilated in Somalia having there bases overrun by alshabab severally. They cant compare to Kenyan forces. And am not being biased. But peace should prevail.
Amen brother!
Did any of you even read the article?
The storm is brewing kenyans have had enough…it’s time to take action !!!
A genuine report.
Kenya….apart from its politic record,its the Israel” of Africa at large….You are in our hearts n prayers as you Guard our beloved country …
Kenya has no a strategic map of battle while these interventions of Ethiopian soldiers in kenyan town near the borders of these countries will lead more casualties both sides for the sake of this barbaric Action.
kenya we are no 6 in military power ethiopia been no 4 in africa
Tread carefully. Our people and sovereignty need to be protected, while at some point we WILL clash with our northern neighbors, an adventure like that needs about ten or fifteen years of stockpiling, training plus intricate military and international relations planning….. *Just kidding.*
ethiopian kenya is africa superpower you are joking with fire.
the land of corruption Kenya
watu watoke ethiopia wavuke mpaka hadi sololo!!!!ata si hapo kwa waya!!!ni sololo!!!aki ya mungu ni kulegea tumelegea ama game iko chini!!!??
Ati ethiopia forces are lethal. Hog wash. Tiny Eritrea fought and won if cessation cld be used as a metric. Walishindwa ata trench warfare. Check out youtube videos.
true that man, I know that.
about time
These Ethiopians have been trying our patience
Ethiopian troops jst came killed 3 kenyan police nd went bk,so kdf wants to revenge by killing nd torturing common Kenyan ctzen…nktźzz
reactive as usual
hawa horia tutachapa tuu viboko
Peace in Africa