Interior PS Raymond Omollo has commended the government's multi-agency approach at points of entry and exit, citing improved data collection and analysis.
Speaking at the inaugural National Border Management Conference in Nairobi, Omollo emphasized enhanced coordination among law enforcement agencies, resulting in better identification and response to various threats, including cross-border crimes.
According to Omollo, there has been an enhanced sharing of information and resources among relevant agencies.
“It is now easier to identify and respond to threats of a hybrid nature, including cross-border and transnational organized crimes,” he said.
The government, Omollo said, is now progressively reducing the use of forged travel documents, illegal migration, human trafficking, smuggling of weapons, trafficking of narcotics and laundering of money among other crimes.
Highlighting the key achievements on matters of border management, the PS further stated that clearance of persons at the points of entry and exit has also improved.
He said there have also been increased trade volumes as a result of the smooth movement of people and goods across our borders.
“These achievements have had a tremendous ripple effect on our national security, which is a critical driver and enabler of sustainable development,” he noted.
The theme of the meeting is "Building on Coordination and Moving Towards Integration’ promises insightful discussions on strengthening our collaboration."
It is being hosted by the Border Management Secretariat and the International Organization for Migration.
Participants in the three-day event will be seeking to identify critical factors enabling as well as those hindering effective coordination among key players and the different Ministries and Departments operating in our ports of entry and exit.
Kenya, Omollo pointed out, has witnessed remarkable strides in enhancing border security and management through investment in advanced technologies to detect threats more swiftly.
All these, he said, are aimed at ensuring consistency and efficiency in border operations across all ports of entry and exit.
