Kenya has successfully foiled 47 terrorist attacks over the past two years, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi revealed today.
Speaking during a security press briefing, Mudavadi stated that the incidents, which occurred between January 2022 and November 2024, were thwarted through intelligence-driven counter-terrorism efforts.
“During this period, several terrorists were neutralized, and the government secured 11 successful convictions,” Mudavadi said, attributing these achievements to strengthened partnerships and collaboration.
He recognized the vital role of international agencies, noting, “Training programs and equipment support from global partners played a significant part in these successes.”
Mudavadi expressed pride in Kenya’s progress in combating terrorism and violent extremism, pointing out that the country’s Global Terrorism Index score improved from “very high” in 2023 to “medium” in 2024.
The foiled attacks targeted civilians, critical national infrastructure, security installations, and foreign interests.
A counter-terrorism report released on January 9, 2024, revealed that 30 planned attacks were intercepted in the previous year.
These attacks were primarily orchestrated by al Shabaab and Daesh-linked terror cells, which were dismantled through intelligence operations.
The report also highlighted the regional reach of Daesh activities, influenced by affiliates like Islamic State in Somalia, the Allied Democratic Forces operating as Islamic State Central Africa Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Islamic State in Mozambique.