Mass CCTV installation to curb insecurity in Mombasa

Mombasa County Commissioner Evans Achoki (left) looks on as the director general of the National Disaster Operations Centre Col (Rtd) Nathan Kigotho (right) addresses journalists after a tsunami disaster preparedness drill at the Shelly Beach seafront, September 07, 2016. The disaster preparedness drill was an awareness to people who operate along the beach line on how to rescue people incase of any tsunami disaster. [PHOTO BY GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD].

The Government has ordered the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems in all critical public and business facilities to enhance security and curb rising crime in Mombasa.

County Commissioner Evans Achoki said key areas such as shopping malls, the airport, public beaches, night clubs and bus stops were under 24-hour police surveillance but maintained that the installation of CCTV cameras would boost security operations. 

He praised private security firms for their efforts in fighting crime.