Kenya, Rwanda join forces to fight terrorism

Kenya: Kenya and Rwanda have pledged to continue working closely in the fight against terrorism, saying it poses a serious threat to the regions' peace and stability.

The visiting Rwandan President of the Senate Jean Damascene Ntawukuriryayo, while addressing the Kenyan Senate yesterday, said peace and security cannot be achieved in the region unless there are combined efforts among East African nations.

"It is for this reason that, Kenya and Rwanda are parties to the defence, peace and security pact signed this year. This framework of solidarity will primarily put in place mechanisms to safeguard regional infrastructure that our countries plan to put in place, in the fight against terrorism," he said.

"These pacts are meant to strengthen regional security and partnership in the fight against terrorism," he added.