Kenya is no doubt the target of terror groupsout to kill and maim innocent people and destroy property without any provocation.
This year alone, tens of lives have been lost in terror activities in Nairobi, Mombasa and other towns and it is for this reason that we need to put in place strict security measures to save lives and properties.
A bitter fact is that most cases of terror attacks in Kenya have involved Al Shabaab militiamen and Kenyan residents of Somali origin. Therefore, as a matter of urgency, security at the Kenya-Somalia border should be tightened. It is in public domain that cache of lethal weapons has reportedly gained access through this border. The fact that Kenya Defence Forces are still in Somalia, Al Shabaab will find ways of getting even with Kenyans by staging sporadic attacks. It is, therefore, important that more security details are deployed along the border to net terrorists masquerading as refugees.
Secondly, the proposal to install CCTV cameras in major streets in our cities and towns is long overdue. This would ensure all activities taking place in these places are recorded for security purposes. This would also restrain terrorists and other criminals.
Thirdly, the National Intelligence Service should be more vigilant. Their vigilance would ensure pro-active measures are taken to forestall insecurity incidents.
Fourthly, the Government should procure state-of-art equipment to detect dangerous weapons in all public places.
Lastly, the media should not be left out in the anti-crime war. It should be involved in civil education on the dos and don’ts in case of terror attacks.
These and many other security measures can go along way in making Kenya a safer place and rounding off the blood-thirst terrorists who are busy plotting how to spill more blood.
{James Mwangi Kanyi, Nairobi}
