Kenya on Alert as US–Iran–Israel Tensions Heighten Global Risks – CS Tuya
“Security assessments are ongoing, preparedness is continuous, and we are investing in modernization and intelligence systems,” CS Tuya said, noting that emerging threats such as missile and drone warfare require constant recalibration of defence capabilities. - Kenya breakin..
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Kenya is on high alert as Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya assured the nation of continuous vigilance amidst escalating global security risks, particularly those stemming from the US-Iran-Israel conflict and wider Middle East instability.
- The Ministry of Defence is actively conducting ongoing security assessments and investing in modernization and intelligence systems to address emerging threats like missile and drone warfare.
- Key figures speaking on the matter include Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya.
- Concerns were raised by committee members, including Gilgil MP Martha Wangari and Kajiado Central MP Memusi Kanchory, regarding the Ministry of Defence undertaking projects outside its core mandate, potentially distracting from critical defence functions.
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