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Kenyan Govt Steps Up War Against Graft, Terrorism and Cartels

In a 10-point plan for his ministry, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has said that he will concentrate on countering terrorism, police reforms, cleaning up the registry department, introduce instant fines for traffic offences, fight radicalisation in universities and continue cleaning up the transport sector. The government has been under fire for the last few weeks over relentless attacks by Al-Shabaab militants who have left over 20 people dead in a span of one month.

Kenya: 10-Point Plan to Tackle Graft, Terrorism and Cartels

Nation, 16 January 2020

The government plans to step up the war against terror cells, automate citizen services, launch a ruthless war on drug cartels, introduce digital driving licences and reduce time… Read more »

Photo: Laban Walloga/Daily Nation

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, during a press conference in Mombasa (file photo).

Kenya: Matiang'i Declares War on Locals Hosting Terrorists

Nation, 16 January 2020

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has blamed the resurgence of Al-Shabaab attacks in north-eastern and Coast regions on collaboration of terrorists with local communities. Read more »
Kenya: Memorial Service Held for Nairobi Terror Attack Survivor Who Died Days Shy of Anniversary

VOA, 17 January 2020

On Jan. 15, 2019, when al-Shabab terrorists attacked an international hotel and office complex in Nairobi, killing 21 people, hotel nurse Noel Kidaliza was shot five times. She… Read more »
East Africa: Learning in Northern Kenya Faces Crisis After Terror Attacks

Nation, 14 January 2020

Kenya's northern region is staring at yet another education crisis as attacks by the militant Al-Shabaab group intensify attacks in the counties bordering Somalia. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Looks to Secure Border as Al-Shabab Launches Deadly Attacks

VOA, 17 January 2020

Kenya has endured a grim start to the new year as extremist group al-Shabab launched attacks against a school, a police post and a military base shared by U.S. forces. Read more »
Kenya: Concern Over Rise in Terror Attacks in Northern Kenya

Nation, 15 January 2020

The recent increase in attacks by Al-Shabaab in northern Kenya has raised concern that the Somali terror group may be weakened but is not yet defeated and is still working hard to… Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary Has Failed Us in Graft War - Kenyatta

Capital FM, 14 January 2020

President Uhuru Kenyatta has said he will not side with evildoers and shamed the Judiciary for failing to convict drug peddlers and those facing corruption charges. Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru Challenges Judiciary to Deliver in Graft War

Nation, 16 January 2020

President Uhuru Kenyatta has once again challenged the Judiciary to deliver convictions in graft cases to prove that the country is headed in the right direction in the war against… Read more »