Government to establish joint operation centres at 35 border points

The government is stepping up efforts to tighten surveillance along Kenya’s borders, with plans to establish Joint Operations Centres across all 35 border entry points. The centres are expected to boost intelligence sharing and enable security agencies to respond faster to emerging threats. Speaking at the official opening of the 12th Cohort of the Kenya Coordinated Border Management Programme, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, called for integrating digital systems to bridge infrastructure gaps. He noted that the use of data-driven analytics and interconnected systems would enable security teams to respond rapidly to cross-border crimes and curb cargo-related smuggling. He also highlighted that expanding Joint Operations Centres would strengthen coordination among security, immigration, customs, and other agencies operating at Kenya’s borders.