Government activates National Multi-Agency Command Centre to tighten festive season security
In a statement, MINA said the overall security situation remains “calm and stable” but warned that past trends show the festive period often brings isolated spikes in crime, traffic violations and other opportunistic offences. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capita..
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The Kenyan government has activated the National Multi-Agency Command Centre (NMACC) to enhance security nationwide during the festive season, aiming to safeguard lives and property. This initiative places top security and enforcement agencies under a single command to improve surveillance, intelligence sharing, and rapid response.
- Over 2,000 officers have been deployed to bolster security at high-traffic locations, including airports, border points, shopping malls, and tourist attractions.
- The Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) issued the announcement on Wednesday, December 17th, emphasizing that while the overall security situation is stable, the festive period often sees spikes in crime and traffic violations.
- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), in conjunction with the Traffic Police, has launched a nationwide operation to ease congestion and reduce accidents, including the deployment of mobile courts and monitoring by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers to deter corruption.
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Government Implements Festive Season Security Measures and Traffic Rules - December 2025
The Kenyan government has activated the National Multi-Agency Command Centre (NMACC) to enhance security nationwide during the festive season and safeguard lives and property. This initiative places enforcement agencies under a single command to improve surveillance, intelligence sharing, and rapid response. To manage holiday traffic, the Ministry of Interior has announced alternative routes for motorists traveling to Nyanza, Western, and Central Kenya to reduce congestion. Inspector General Douglas Kanja has also issued a stern warning concerning road safety as police intensify patrols across Kenyan roads. Motorists also face hefty fines for minor infractions under the Traffic (Minor Offenses) Rules, 2016, ranging from Ksh 500 for not wearing a seatbelt to Ksh 10,000 for missing an inspection certificate.
