MOMBASA (Reuters) - A roadside bomb planted by Somali Islamists killed two Kenyan police near the Somali border on Thursday, police said, bringing to 11 the number of Kenyan security officials that have been killed by roadside bombs over the past two days.
The string of bombings, all of which were claimed by Somali Islamist insurgents, underscores the difficulty facing Kenya's government as it tries to secure the country ahead of national elections scheduled for Aug. 8.
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