Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI) has unveiled a biometric card aimed at shielding Lamu fishermen from al Shabaab kidnappings and harassment by security authorities. Previously, police discovered that al Shabaab recruiting agents, posing as fishermen, were operating on the Lamu waters. The 2014 al shabaab attacks in Lamu, which contributed to the extension of the fishing ban, triggered safety discussions with the government. And despite Deputy President William Ruto’s claims of killings being political, al Shabaab always owned up after every mission. Lamu county commissioner Kanyiri termed the Mvuvi Card idea as a “great milestone in this generation”.

Source: The Star April 28, 2018 13:07 UTC