Interior Minister strengthens measures amidst attacks in Northeastern Kenya

North Eastern Kenya(Mogadsihu24)– Kenya's Interior Minister, Kithure Kindiki, has on Wednesday unveiled ambitious plans to prioritize the security and development of the North Eastern region.

During his extensive visits to Wajir, Mandera, and Garissa Counties, the minister sought to motivate frontline security officers and held security briefings with local communities. He emphasized the government's dedication to ensuring round-the-clock security for contractors and engineers engaged in vital infrastructure projects.

“The Government will provide round the clock security to contractors and engineers working on key infrastructure projects in North Eastern Kenya and insulate them from criminal elements and extremists keen on sabotaging their operations,” Minister Kindiki said.

He further added that the government has intensified its partnerships with local communities to combat terrorism.

“The Government has upscaled partnerships with the local communities to flush out criminal elements and violent extremists,” he added.