Kenya could yet again find herself at loggerheads with Somalia, as Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe appeared to ignite tension against federal government leader Mohammed Farmaajo.
The relationship between the two leaders has deteriorated substantially in the past few months, even as Kenya backed the re-election of President Madobe.
Sheikh Ahmed Madobe is Kenya Defense Forces' most trusted ally and is credited for his input through Ras Kamboni Brigade, during the liberation of Kismayo from Al-Shabaab.
On Thursday, Madobe, in a direct warning to President Farmaajo, said Jubbaland will no longer tolerate his bullish way of handling issues, adding that he's ready for a face off.
"We took dead bodies and wounds on our shoulders as we entered Kismayo while he was having coffee at Starbucks at the time," warned Sheikh Madobe.
Jubbaland is one of the most stable states in Somalia, with KDF controlling most parts among them Kismayo, a once stronghold of Al-Shabaab militants.
Last month, President Farmaajo, in what appeared to be a retaliation against Nairobi following the endorsement of Madobe, banned direct flights to Kismayo Airport.
The move means that all aircrafts from Nairobi, especially those delivering weapons to KDF, must first land at Aden Abdulle Airport in Modadishu, a move that seems to irk Madobe.
Early this month, a security minister from Jubaland was also arrested and detained at Aden Abdulle Airport, further fueling tensions between the two leaders.
President Uhuru Kenyatta through Foreign Affairs minister Monica Juma, was one of high profile leaders who congratulated Madobe following August controversial victory.
"The government and the people of the republic of Kenya take this opportunity to congratulate President Ahmed Madobe for his re-election as president of Jubbaland, a member state of Somalia.
"Kenya shares with great people of Jubbaland for peaceful electoral process, a demonstration of strong and unwavering will of the people to determine their governance and guarantee their security and political stability," read the statement.