On this #InternationalWomensDay we appreciate the unique perspectives and skills that women bring to the table, which are essential for building inclusive and sustainable peace processes. Let's amplify their voices.
#WomenGainstTerrorism#EmpowerWomen
1/2 The threat of terrorism continues to be the greatest security challenge in aviation industry. This calls for in-depth CT sensitisation of their staff to promote a security culture, enhance their capability in detecting & responding to suspicious objects, persons and behaviour
Police arrest terror suspect in #Kiambu County who is part of #Alshabaab network planning attacks in Kenya.
Ferdinand Indangasi was found with pistol, ammunitions, IED making materials & Alshabaab literature.
The arrest has preempted planned attacks.
#ActionCountersTerrorism
Violet Kemunto Omwoyo aka Khadija Mohamoud, an ambitious and intelligent journalist joined the list of women who have been deceived and radicalised by al-Shabaab recruiters with promises of a good life and meritorious service. She is the wife of the slain terrorist Ali Salim Gichunge alias Farouk, the mastermind of the Dusit D2 attack in Riverside, Nairobi.
By uniting young minds from diverse backgrounds through collaborative environmental initiatives, we erode the very foundations on which extremist ideologies thrive.
#EmpoweredAgainstViolentExtremism#SayNoToTerrorism
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@EpukaUgaidi we believe that the aftermath of the tragic August 7th 1998, bombing in Nairobi revealed a significant shift in counter-terrorism strategies. This seminal event spurred a global awakening to the cross-border nature of modern terrorism.
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The Director further called for cultivating a climate that promotes respect for international norms and leverage on multilateralism in our responses to counter terrorism and violent extremism. #TuweTayariKuilinda#SecureKE#StayVigilant
Kenya proffered a comprehensive approach to counterterrorism aligned with the SDGs, the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, and global governance reforms.
She also observed that this evolving threat is not only spreading rapidly but also defying even the most innovative countermeasures that member states have instituted over the years.
She expressed concern that terrorism poses a substantial threat to the contemporary state, destabilizing political, security, economic, and social mechanisms. The impacts are especially severe when institutions are weak or fragile.
The director highlighted Kenya's PCVE Model, which devolved PCVE Solutions to realize sustained local-level impact through inclusive community-owned and driven interventions.
Director NCTC led Kenya's delegation to the ongoing Third UN High Level Conference on Counter Terrorism. The conference seeks to address the threat of terrorism through reinvigorating multilateralism and institutional cooperation.
Kenya has invested heavily to counter terrorism which remain existential threat in the country.
The specialised units in the police & military armed to the teeth are always ready to fight #AlShabaab terrorists to make Kenya safe.
#ActionCountersTerrorism#KenyaUnbowed#Aug7at25