Security beefed up in exams centres along Somali border

Eastern Regional Commissioner James Kianda. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The government has deployed helicopters to deliver KCPE papers along the country’s border centres in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties.

Addressing journalists after opening the examination container at Garissa County Commissioner’s compound, North Eastern Regional Commissioner Mr James Kianda said centres served by helicopters included Hulugho, Galmagala, Liboi, Kulan, Habassweini, Arabiya and Takaba. 

The use of helicopters was informed by sustained terror attacks by the Somalia-based Al Shabaab. Frequent attacks have resulted in deaths, injuries and damage to property.

The regional commissioner said security had been beefed up and that examination centres were safe.  “The KDF and our border patrol units are manning the borders to ensure there is no interference from any other quarter out there,” said Kianda before touring Garissa Primary School.