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President Uhuru Kenyatta assents to security amendment bill

President Uhuru Kenyatta assents to security amendment bill
President Uhuru Kenyatta said the security law will improve the country's ability to avert terror attacks. (Photo:PSCU)

Nairobi: President Uhuru Kenyatta today signed into law the Security Laws (Amendment) Bill 2014, which provides a firm framework for the fight against terrorism.

Speaking during a televised address to the nation shortly after signing the Bill into law at State House, Nairobi, the President said the amendments do not go against the Bill of Rights or any other provision of the Constitution.

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