Kanja moves to secure border after deadly stray bullets amid Ethiopia tensions
Kenyan Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered increased security deployments in Moyale following instability in neighboring Ethiopia. The move aims to protect residents from stray bullets and cross-border security threats.
Why it matters
Regional instability in the Horn of Africa poses ongoing humanitarian and security challenges for border communities.
IG Kanja in Moyale Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja ordered the deployment of additional police officers to Moyale, Marsabit County, amid growing security concerns linked to developments in neighbouring Ethiopia.
Kanja announced the reinforcement on Thursday, November 5, during a security assessment visit to the border town, where he chaired a strategic meeting with regional security commanders to review the prevailing security situation.
He directed officers deployed in the area to remain on high alert and strengthen surveillance to protect residents and their property.
The Inspector General assured residents that the National Police Service (NPS) was committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region through enhanced security operations.
“We are here to ensure all the visitors and locals are safe. We will ensure more personnel arrive for protection,” he said.
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