The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has called upon members of the public to be on high alert regarding their security during the festive season.
On December 16, the Ministry highlighted eight security trends that tend to spike in the months of December as Kenyans break for the festivities.
The public has been asked to be vigilant of petty offenses, including muggings and pickpocketing.
According to the ministry, these offenses are likely to take place in crowded areas such as markets, shopping malls, shopping centers, and public transport terminuses.
Unattended homes pose a security threat
During the festive season, it is common for people to travel and leave their homes unattended. According to the ministry, this provides an opportunity for burglars to raid homes.
It has also noticed a surge in car break-ins in the villages when families travel upcountry and has urged the public to be aware.
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Another security trend requiring vigilance includes traffic violations. The public has been warned to be on the lookout for drunk driving, overloading, and speeding especially for public transport vehicles, as these could lead to road fatalities.
The festive season goes hand in hand with shopping for goods and services. The ministry has asked buyers to be careful as they could be duped into buying counterfeit goods. It has also warned of cybercrime targeting unsuspecting buyers with fake promotions.
Borders to remain under tight surveillance
The Ministry has affirmed its commitment to secure the borders, especially during this festive season, noting that terrorism continues to pose a challenge to security in the country.
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“Border countries remain under close security surveillance with terrorism posing an ongoing threat to the country,” read the notice in part.
It went on to urge members of the public to take care of vulnerable groups such as children who could be exploited during the festive season.
The Ministry further warned of drug distribution and illicit brews whose production is likely to surge during the festive season. It has also asked the public to look out for noise violations that tend to pose a public nuisance.
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