1. A PRESENTATION BY DOMINIC KISAVI
POLICE HEADQUARTERS
OPERATIONS

2.  Security is the cornerstone of any Country world over;
 Key to all forms of development;
 Law enforcement agencies have the responsibility
reduce crime to manageable levels;
 Citizens and residents have a duty with security
agencies to combat crime-criminals live amongst us;
 Crime undermines both macro and micro economic
growth and development of a country as well as
society and individual well-being.

3.  Security situation in the last one year has been
characterized by terrorist attacks by the Al-
Shabaab group who have executed several
attacks on Kenyan soil especially after KDF
entered Somalia in pursuit of the terrorists.
 Surveillance and intensive police patrols led to
arrest and prosecution of several suspected
members of the groups and subsequent seizure of
various explosive materials.

4.  Terrorists attacks
 Cattle rustling/stock theft
 Motor vehicle theft/Carjackings/robbery
 Illicit drugs trafficking
 Cyber crimes/Financial crimes
 HumanTrafficking
 Crimes against wildlife/poaching
 Enviromental crimes

5.  A)Al-shaabab related attacks
 Grenade attacks
 Kidnappings
 IED attacks
 Attacks/explosions were recorded in
Nairobi,Garrisa,Ifo,Mombasa and mandera
 During this attacks several lives were lost and
several persons injured.
 As well foreign and local aid workers were
kidnapped and rescued inside somalia by KDF

6.  Some of the attacks targeted bus
termini,churches,entertament spots and shopping
malls(Assanands).
 Several suspects were arrested, charged in court
and several grenades and IEDs recovered.
 Police are still pursuing other suspects in
connection with these attacks

7.  Vast and porous border with somalia compounded by a
rough terrain.
 Poor road network/infrastructre along the Kenya-
Somalia border line
 Proliferation of small arms/ammunition from unstable
neighbouring states.
 Mass influx of prohibited immigrants/aliens.
 Money laundering.
 Smuggling/dumping of unacustomed goods across he
porous border.


8.  Common cultural/religious belief/activities between
Kenyan somalis and those from somalia complicate
efforts by police to weed out terrorist groups in the
country
 Infiltration into the country by al-shabaab/al-qaeda
operatives.
 Existence of refugee camps in the country hosting
somali natonal (Ifo and Dadaab)
 Local sympathizers and financiers.
 Recruitment of local unemployed youth/children into
terrorist groups.

9.  Disruption of economic activities along the border
line and it’s environs.
 Disruption of community programmes, notably
programmes dealing with reproductive health,
sanitations, food security and education.
 Disproportional deployment of security officers due
to increased state of insecurity in some regions
 Disruption of humanitarian aid due to increased
threats by terrorist groups.

10.  Checks points along roads leading to Garissa and
other major urban centers in North Eastern region.
 Motorized/foot patrols have been enhanced in
polarised areas
 Several arrest of aliens/prohibited immigrants
have taken place and suspects arraigned before
court (suspects include two iranians arrested in
possesion of IED materials).
 Aid workers/volunteers have been advised

11. and made to adhere to sctrict security procedures.
 Constant survillence along the border line and
suspected terrorist hideouts.
 Agencies operating in this region have been
advised to review their security on daily basis to
minimise risks.
 Night travel has been discouraged and agencies
are normally advised on which routes to avoid and
encouraged to move in convoys while keeping
radio contact with the head and field offices.

12.  Agencies have also been advised to employ locals
in more sensitive/insecure areas.
 Enhanced security deployment along the porous
border line to forestall attacks.
 Enhanced security deployment to all vulnerable
/vital installations and VIPs.
 Security Agencies have stepped up efforts to
identify and smoke out any ‘sleeper cells’ fronting
and/or supporting al-shabaab activities in Kenya.

13.  Enhanced collection of intelligence and prompt action
against sympathizers to avert possible attacks.
 Appropriate scheme to curb entry by fleeing al-shabaab
militia into the country.
 Increased and strict screening and controlled entry of
Somali Natonals seeking refuge in the country.
 Arrest and prosecution of illegal immigrants .
 Surveillance, detection and preventive measures of
proliferation of arms and ammunition into the country.

14.  All chartered cargo aircrafts from Somalia to
Kenya are made to land at Wajir airport for
security inspection before flying to Nairobi.
 Cargo aircrafts are not allowed to fly in with
passengers.
 As a preventive measure the public and other
security agents have been advised to promptly
report any suspicious activities and characters to
police.

15.  Several militia incursions mainly by the Merille,
Dongiro and Dassanach from Ethiopia and Toposa
from S.Sudan have been witnessed.
 These attacks have targeted the Turkana tribesmen
in Todenyang while grazing their livestock or in lake
Turkana while fishing.
 During these attacks, several civilians and security
personnel have been killed and /or injured (on 16
April, 2012 the militia attacked an RDU can at
Todenyang and killed several police officers)

16.  Creation of a buffer zone
 Enhanced deployment of police and Military
personnel to seal the border
 Enlistment and deployment of more KPRs in the
affected areas
 Joint Border security meetings to discuss and
deter future attacks

17.  Tribal and inter – clan clashes have been
witnessed in various areas in the Country
 Clashes are caused by struggle for scarce natural
resources like water, pasture and others due to
cultural practices like stock theft (Turkana,
Maasai, Samburu)
 Other causes include border disputes and politcal
supremacy especially during periods preceeding
electioneering period

18.  Notable incidents of tribal/clan animosity include:
 Pokomo/Orma clashes in Tana River
 Garreh/Degodia clashes in Mandera
 Kuria/Kisii in Transmara
 Gabra, Borana and Rendille herdsmen in Marsabit and
Moyale
 Turkana and Somalis in Isiolo
 Dassanach and Gabra in North Horr
 Turkana and Pokot in Kainuk, Loruk and Lorogon areas

19.  Such clashes and attacks have resulted in loss of
lives, property and displacement of people in the
affected areas
 Poverty index increases with such clashes
 Education processes for the school going children
disrupted

20.  More police stations have been established
 More police officers have been deployed in these
areas
 Patrols have been enhanced
 Peace committees have been set up to harmonize
relations between the warring tribes and clans

21. a). Economic Factors :
 Economic recession leading to increased
unemployment and redundancy
 Urban population explosion due to rural-urban
migration
 Unequal distribution in wealth
 Rapid population growth composed mainly of the
youth

22.  Breakdown of traditional norms, values and social
order in the African traditional societies
 Conflict due to legal and cultural definition of
offences and certain traditional practices, eg.
Cattle rustling, drugs abuse.
 Lack of social/recreational services/facilities eg.
Sports and other forms of entertainment to keep
youth busy and steer them away from crime

23.  Politicalinfluence leading to creation of political
youth wings and vigilante groups like Taliban,
Bagdad Boys, Kamjesh, Jesh La Mzee, Mungiki,
MRC, Sungusungu, Chinkororo, King’ole, etc
 Historical political events in the last decade-
demonstrations, riots, Ethnic violence, students’
unrest, PEV, etc,
 Election campaigns leading to incitement

24.  Human migration i.e. influx of refugees from unstable
neighbouring states
 Porous borders/coastal line which at times is difficulty to
police leading to proliferation of illicit arms/ammo from
unstable States
e). Institutional/Legal Factors
 Ineffective criminal justice (Police, Judiciary and prisons)
 Lack of victim support by Government officers, Civil
Society and public at large

25.  E-commerce
 Increased use of credit/Visa cards
 Cyber crime – which provides an avenue for better
benefits with less risks to the perpetrators

26. a). Infrastructure:
 Its important as it spurs economic development
 Poor infrastructure leads to under-development in
inaccessable regions like NE Region, North Rift
b). Corruption:
 Its an epidemic which hails our Country
 It’s a major challenge to Law Enforcers
 Involvement and arrest of police officers is an
indicator of the extent of the vice in the Gov.

27.  The border line between Kenya and Somalia with
vast area and rough terrain presents a big
challenge to Security officers
 Due to its vastness, there area several incidents
of incursions and smuggling of small arms/ammo
and contraband

28.  Lack of proper and effective land policies is a
catalyst for land clashes
 Scarcity of natural resources like water and
pasture is another cause of conflict
 Political incitement and boundary disputes are
causes which at times go beyond police
intervention

29.  Vision 2030 envisages a society free from danger
(i.e. protection from direct or physical violence)
and fear ( sense of safety and overall well-being;
 Vision 2030 also recognizes safety and security
as a key determinant in direction and pattern
human settlement and investment decisions;
 To achieve the above goals the Police Service will
pursue the following:

30.  Improve Police/Population ratio to the UN
Standards of 1:400
 Application of modern crime investigative
techniques e.g. Forensic investigative techniques
 Provide effective ICT insfrastructure in priority
areas
 Provide a framework for coordination among
security stakeholders/agencies
 Improve surveillance and crime detection methods

31.  Increase capacity building through training and
provision of appropriate equipment and tools
 Improve terms and conditions of service through
improved remuneration, better living and working
conditions
 Review of existing laws and enactment of new
laws to criminalize emerging crimes phenomena

32. THANK YOU