A series of terrorist attacks in the past few weeks illustrates our vulnerability and, consequently, the imperative to step up security and assure safety for all. Significantly, Dr Matiang’i issued the plan in Mombasa, a region that has witnessed repeated cases of terrorist attacks and violence by local organised criminal gangs. AdvertisementINSUFFICIENT RESOURCESIn the directives, the government undertakes to intensify surveillance to pre-empt terror attacks and other forms of raids. But surveillance presupposes that the government provides adequate resources – personnel, equipment and cash – to support such operations. Often, however, the security teams are handicapped by scarce resources, rendering them unable to carry out spot checks and respond quickly and competently to incursions.

Source: Daily Nation January 16, 2020 20:48 UTC