Kenya goes hunting terrorists
Kenya has vowed to further beef up security along its border with Somali.
The move comes after recent attacks by Somali bandits, resulting in the murder of one tourist and the kidnapping of four other foreign nationals in isolated beach resorts and a refugee camp near the Somali border.
In the most recent attack, a grenade was lobbed into a downtown bar, situated in a location that is not frequented by international tourists.
The Kenya Army has deployed troops along the border and has crossed into Somalia to ensure that the area all along the border is cleared of any bandits or suspected terrorists.
Kenya is also giving air and ground support to the Somali government, which is carrying out its own offensive against terrorists groups.
The Kenya Government says it has increased security patrols and surveillance in public areas including but not limited to shopping malls, government offices and hotels.
Intending visitors to Kenya are urged to make their travel arrangements with reputable and licensed tour operators.
Where tourists are travelling on their own, they are advised to avoid crowded entertainment places frequented by locals.
Security updates are available from the Kenya Tourism Federation – Safety and Communication Centre (www.kenyatourism.or.ke), which advises that wildlife parks and reserves in Kenya are all located far away from the border with Somalia and have never been considered to be under any threat.
Ian Jarrett
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