Nairobi has intensified its security measures ahead of the festive season, ordering all police officers on leave to resume duty. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has unveiled a six‑pronged security plan to protect Kenyans and visitors during the busy holiday period. The plan addresses the surge in travel, social activity and tourism that typically characterises 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. Officers from the Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service and National Intelligence Service staff the centre, while 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 and 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. Ethics and Anti‑Corruption Commission officers are deployed to monitor enforcement and deter corruption, alongside enhanced multi‑agency coordination and information sharing. Mobile courts will be used where needed, employing both physical and electronic enforcement measures.
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 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 against 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 are advised to plan journeys in advance and use alternative routes to avoid congestion. The government assures that it remains committed to ensuring a peaceful, secure and orderly festive season for all.
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