Police patrols have been enhanced in various parts of the country following terror attacks in Somalia, Tunisia, Kuwait and France that left dozens of people dead.
Officials revealed there were intelligence reports terror cells planned to attack social joints hence the need to step up security.
Neighbouring countries such as Uganda and Tanzania are also said to be on high alert.
Police increased their presence in public places such as churches, supermarkets and malls, which have previously been targeted by terrorist affiliated to the Al-Shabaab militant group.
In Uganda, Inspector General of Police Gen Kale Kayihura said they had increased vigilance as he asked the public to report any suspicious person or activities to the police.
"Proprietors of vulnerable public places such as malls, hotels, places of entertainment, markets, parks, schools, churches and mosques should work closely with security agencies as we activate counter terrorism measures to ensure the places are safe," said Kayihura.
Public support
Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery has also asked for public support to fend off potential terrorist attacks. "We are allover, but we need public participation to ensure total safety," he Nkaissery.
Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for an attack at a military camp in southern Somalia on Friday that left over 50 soldiers dead at a camp. There have also been several other attacks in Somalia in the last week that have also left scores dead.
Nkaissery said police arrested two Tanzanians at Isebania on the Kenya-Tanzania border on Friday as they attempted to recruit Kenyan women to join Al Shabaab.
He said they had also arrested a man, whose photograph had been circulated in the media for taking part in the June 14 dawn attack on Baure military camp in Lamu County.
He said the three are among 57 people nabbed over terror-related activities since the April 2 Garissa University College attack.
Nkaissery said the 57 include 48 foreigners arrested in Garissa, Mandera and Wajir counties.
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