By Eddah Waithaka
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Acting Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Musalia Mudavadi, has today revealed that security agencies in Kenya have successfully intercepted 47 planned terrorist attacks over the past two years.
Speaking in Nairobi on Thursday, Mudavadi emphasized Kenya’s advancements in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. He pointed out that the country has made notable strides, as evidenced by a significant drop in its Global Terrorism Index (GTI) score, which improved from a high rating in 2023 to a medium rating in 2024. “During that period, several terrorists were eliminated, and the government secured 11 successful convictions,” said Mudavadi.
Mudavadi credited this achievement to improved collaboration on both local and international fronts, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in providing training and equipment support. The Prime Cabinet Secretary reiterated that the government is committed to eradicating terrorism, assuring the public that counter-terrorism efforts remain a top priority.
He made this statement after disclosing that the government KSh 20 billion last year to enhance the nation’s security infrastructure. These funds have been used to procure specialized vehicles, including Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), drones, and state-of-the-art equipment aimed at bolstering efforts against terrorism and minimizing casualties among security personnel.
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Additionally, he revealed that the Kenyan security forces have established a specialized unit for addressing missing persons cases related to femicide. This unit, led by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, will operate within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) homicide division.
This initiative follows a surge in femicide incidents, with 100 murders documented between August and November 2024. Additionally, Mudavadi highlighted that the nation has reported a total of 7,107 cases of sexual and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) from September 2023 to late November 2024. “Nairobi recorded the highest while Mandera and Samburu had the least numbers,” he noted.
Further, Prime CS Mudavadi announced that the DCI has finished investigations, with many cases now awaiting court proceedings.
