Bomb Attack in Northern Kenya Kills 5, Injures 5

A concealed IED in a donkey cart exploded in El Wak town, near the Somalia border, with no group claiming responsibility yet.

An IED hidden in a donkey cart detonated in El Wak, Mandera County, killing five and injuring five others.
Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki confirmed the attack and noted that security forces are actively pursuing the attackers.
The region frequently faces attacks from al-Shabab militants, who have not yet claimed responsibility for this incident.
Al-Shabab's attacks are part of their opposition to Kenyan military involvement in Somalia's counterterror operations.
The ongoing African Union mission in Somalia, supporting local security, is set to conclude in December 2024.