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Borderland Security Summit: Leaders resolve to fight terror along Kenya-Somalia border

Lamu Governor Issa Timamy and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi. (X/Ahmed Abdullahi)

By Issa Hussein | Saturday, March 9, 2024

The leaders from the counties and the National Assembly agreed to mobilize resources in fight against insecurity in the region.

Governors and National Assembly leaders from four Kenya-Somalia Borderland Counties on Saturday made resolutions to address security challenges along the Kenya-Somali border.

The leaders from Lamu, Wajir, Garissa and Mandera who concluded the 2-days meeting of the 2nd Kenya-Somalia Borderland Counties security leadership forum in Lamu County came up with the resolutions aimed at addressing what they termed unique security challenges.

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Lamu Governor Issa Timamy, who read the resolution on behalf of the leaders, said they resolved to enhance inter-county collaborations in information sharing and community engagement towards addressing the existing terrorist challenges along the border with Somalia.

"Community participation is a key priority to overcome the existing challenges," he noted.

The leaders from the counties and the National Assembly agreed to mobilize resources from the National government and donor partners aimed at addressing underlying issues that contributed towards insecurity in the region.

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama during yesterday's address. (X/Nathif Jama)

In the resolutions, they assured to adhere to the principles of transparency and accountability while committing the funds for their intended purpose.

The leaders stated that they were fully committed to countering extremism in the region with full implementation of the resolution and collaboration with various multi-agency sectors that were involved in the war against terror along the borderland frontier counties.

Garissa governor Nathif Jama, who on Friday, made an address on the challenges posed by the terror group called for serious action in combating the threats.

" It's unfortunate that some areas of our borderland frontier counties were inaccessible due to the active existence of the terrorist group," he claimed.

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi and Mandera Governor Mohamed Khalif also expressed concern about threats that were hindering development in the region and affirmed their commitment to joint efforts in fighting the crime.

"We have stood resolute in our commitment to countering terrorism and fostering regional security. As our borderland counties synchronize efforts with national security initiatives, we pave the way for development and safeguard our communities from the scourge of terrorism," said Governor Ahmed.

Eldas MP Adan Keynan who was among the National Assembly leaders who attended the meeting called for a holistic approach towards the successful implementation of the resolutions made during the meeting.