Nairobi has intensified its security measures ahead of the festive season, with all police officers on leave ordered to resume duty. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has unveiled a six-pronged security plan to safeguard Kenyans and visitors during the busy holiday period. The plan aims to address the increased travel, social activity, and tourism that typically characterizes the end-of-year season.
The National Multi-Agency Command Centre (NMACC) has been activated to coordinate surveillance, intelligence sharing, and rapid response before, during, and after the holidays. The centre will be manned by officers from various security agencies, including the Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, and National Intelligence Service. Similar coordination hubs have been established at regional and county levels to strengthen command and control.
Security personnel have been deployed across key locations, including airports, border crossings, and high-traffic areas such as hotels, shopping malls, and public beaches. The Ministry of Defence is providing logistical and air support where necessary, while also securing the country against external threats. To ease congestion and curb road carnage, a nationwide traffic enforcement operation has been launched on major highways and urban roads.
The operation includes the deployment of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission officers to monitor enforcement and deter corruption, alongside enhanced multi-agency coordination and information sharing. Mobile courts will be deployed where necessary, with both physical and electronic enforcement measures in use. Regional and County Security Committees have reinforced counter-terrorism preparedness and are implementing Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) county action plans.
A nationwide crackdown on illicit brews and drugs is also underway, led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA). Security agencies have escalated operations against organised criminal gangs in various regions, with targeted enforcement applied to cultural and social crimes such as female genital mutilation (FGM) and domestic violence.
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement officers and report suspicious activity to the nearest police station or via toll-free numbers. Motorists have been advised to plan journeys in advance and use alternative routes to avoid congestion. The government has assured that it remains committed to ensuring a peaceful, secure, and orderly festive season for all.