NAIROBI,Kenya Nov 12 -Kenya has stepped up efforts to prevent terrorist attacks through enhanced intelligence gathering, inter-agency cooperation and investment in modern security technology, with the government crediting the measures for a significant decline in terror incidents.
The government says improved coordination among security agencies, alongside stronger regional and international partnerships, has enabled authorities to identify and dismantle terrorist networks before they execute attacks.
However, security officials have warned that the threat of terrorism remains a concern, requiring continued investment in intelligence capabilities and innovative approaches to dealing with emerging security challenges.
The renewed efforts were highlighted on Thursday following the official opening of the upgraded Joint Counterterrorism Analysis Centre (JCTAC) at the Fusion Centre in Nairobi.
The opening was presided over by a senior government official, who said the revamped facility would strengthen intelligence coordination and information sharing among national security institutions.
The centre brings together intelligence and security capabilities to support the analysis of information, identify potential threats and facilitate timely interventions before suspected terrorist activities escalate into attacks.
Established in 2015, JCTAC has played a key role in Kenya’s counterterrorism architecture by providing a platform for analysing actionable intelligence and supporting efforts to disrupt terrorist networks.
The event was attended by National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director-General Noordin Haji and Deputy Inspector-General of the Administration Police Service Gilbert…
