MPs Approve Additional Ksh 10B for NIS, Ksh 24B for Defence Amid Rising Border Security Threats
Sudan and Ethiopia have been rocked by counter-accusations over cross-border attacks while the Somali border reopens this month, adding to the pressures on security...
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Kenya's National Assembly has approved a substantial budget increase for its security agencies, allocating an additional Ksh45 billion to bolster national defence and intelligence gathering amidst escalating border threats.
- Ksh10 billion has been allocated to the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to enhance intelligence operations.
- The Ministry of Defence received the largest portion, Ksh24.4 billion, for salary adjustments and capability strengthening.
- These significant allocations come as conflicts on Kenya's northern borders intensify, with a recent accusation by Sudan against Ethiopia highlighting regional instability.
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Eastleigh residents have staged protests and issued a 24-hour ultimatum to authorities following the alleged abduction of a businessman, the fifth such incident in the area this month. The Kenyan National Assembly has approved a supplementary budget allocating an additional Sh45 billion to the security sector, sparking queries and concerns among lawmakers. MPs specifically approved an additional Ksh10 billion for the National Intelligence Service and Ksh24 billion for Defence amid rising border security threats.
