The Kenya Police Service has notified members of the public of a planned multi-agency emergency simulation exercise at Mombasa Beach Hotel.
In a statement on March 4, the Police Service said that members of the public may hear simulated gunshots and observe heightened emergency activity, including the movement of security and rescue personnel, during the exercise.
Kenya Police Service clarified that there is no real security threat at the hotel or its surrounding areas.
“We wish to notify members of the public of a planned multi-agency emergency simulation exercise at Mombasa Beach Hotel,” read part of the statement.
The Police Service urged residents and visitors to remain calm and avoid panic, noting that the operation is a controlled training exercise aimed at enhancing safety and operational readiness.
Kenya Police thanked the public for their understanding and cooperation as it continues efforts to strengthen preparedness to serve and protect.
The drill will bring together officers from the Police Service, medical responders, and firefighting units to test emergency preparedness, inter-agency coordination, and response effectiveness.
The police have been training for a week, and the exercise concludes with a full-scale coordinated simulation to ensure readiness for potential emergencies along the coast.
Kenya Police Meet for Multi-Agency Training
Security units across the Coast Region, including the General Service Unit (GSU), K9 units, Diplomatic and Tourist Police, and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), have undergone intensive Terrorist Incident First Response Awareness (TIFRA) training in Mombasa.
The program, supported by the British High Commission in Kenya, focuses on safety protocols for Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), tactical coordination, and rapid scene management.
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Kenya Police said that the exercise is aimed at enhancing multi-agency cohesion, ensuring that officers are unified, vigilant, and prepared to respond swiftly to potential threats along the Coast.
“Training Today to Save Lives Tomorrow. A multi-agency tabletop exercise led by the British High Commission has kicked off at Mombasa Beach Hotel, simulating a coordinated attack on a coastal hotel and marina,” read the statement.
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Launching of Training in Mombasa
On February 26, Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat launched a month-long supervisory training program at the Regional Training Center in Mombasa.
Speaking at the event, the DIG stressed the importance of integrity and strong leadership as officers transition into supervisory roles.
The training forms part of the DIG’s broader initiative to revamp programs at Regional Training Centers, aiming to better equip officers to address the evolving nature of crime and the changing security needs of citizens.
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