PS Omollo: Terrorists exploit Africa's porous borders

Interior PS Raymond Omollo during the 4th Nairobi Caucus on Enhancing Border Security on August 19th 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Weak surveillance, fragmented jurisdiction, and poor coordination continue to leave Africa’s borders vulnerable to terrorist exploitation, Dr Raymond Omollo, the Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration has warned.

Speaking at the Fourth Nairobi Caucus on Enhancing Border Security to Deter and Disrupt Terrorist Activity, Omollo said there is urgent need for intelligence-sharing, smart border technologies, and stronger regional cooperation to counter rising threats.