The Kenyan government is calling for the urgent involvement of the African Union, IGAD, United Nations and the International Community in resolving the conflict in Somalia.

Speaking during the weekly media briefings government spokesman Alfred Mutua said the Kenyan government was closely monitoring the unfolding situation of the neighboring state of Somalia.

He said the government was taking appropriate measures to protect the interest of the country and to ensure that the border with Somalia was safe and the citizens and refugees near the border were given the necessary comfort.

He added that the government will not send troops to Somalia but expressed concern that what was going on in Somali as a serious matter which required interventions by the international community.

"The Kenyan Government will however, not send troops to Somalia but views this as a serious matter which requires intervention by the International community."

He called on wananchi to stop discussing the Somalia situation and abstain from speculation which may worsen the situation.

Meanwhile, Internal security minister Prof. George Saitoti maintains that Kenya will not engage its military in the crisis.

He also said the government will consider concerns of Kenyans over the recent massive investments by Somalis in the country.

The government is however tightening security on the Kenya-Somalia border by enhancing border patrols and screening of refugees.

Kenya continues to offer humanitarian aid to victims of the conflict with several Somali MPs said to be in the country on transit to other countries and also patients flown in to Kenya for treatment.

In the past week, Prime Minister Raila Odinga among other leaders have condemned the happenings in Somalia saying the instability will have dire consequences to Kenya.