We are allies against terror, say envoys
President Uhuru Kenyatta with (from left) High Commissioner of Australia Mr Geoff Tooth, High Commissioner of Canada Mr David Angell, High Commissioner of the United Kingdom Dr Christian Turner and Ambassador of United States of America Mr Robert F. Godec at State House, Nairobi where the envoys paid a courtesy call on the President.
What you need to know:
- The four envoys said the recent discovery of massive car bomb explosives in Mombasa shows that the Al-Shabaab terror group has now acquired sophisticated gadgets which require the government to boost its capacity in dealing with the group.
Western nations have assured President Uhuru Kenyatta of their commitment to supporting his government in eliminating terror threats in the country.
Saying terrorism is a global challenge that has no boundaries, the envoys, who included the United Kingdom High Commissioner to Kenya Dr Christian Turner, American ambassador Robert Godec, Australian High Commissioner Geoff Tooth and the Canadian High Commissioner David Angell, noted with concern the recent terror threats to Kenya, saying that as partners they will support the government to acquire modern equipment which will help in detecting and neutralising terror activities.
The four envoys said the recent discovery of massive car bomb explosives in Mombasa shows that the Al-Shabaab terror group has now acquired sophisticated gadgets which require the government to boost its capacity in dealing with the group.
“The new schemes being employed by the group are not only a threat to Kenya's security but to the whole world”, the envoys said.
They said that judging by what was discovered in Mombasa there is need to deepen security cooperation between their countries and Kenya.
They said they would want to see the Kenyan government take measures which will enhance the capacity of its security organs in dealing with the terror group.
The four envoys expressed their governments’ willingness to help the Kenya build its capacity in dealing with the group.
On his part, President Kenyatta welcomed their support saying his government will come up with a framework on how to partner as governments in dealing with terrorism.
The President assured the envoys that despite the threats, his government will continuously abide by the constitution, ensuring that basic freedoms of all Kenyans are not violated.
