Murkomen On CHAN Security Architecture

The Government Friday guaranteed Kenyans and visitors of adequate security during the African Nations Championships (CHAN) set to kick off this weekend.

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has also put in place immigration arrangements to ensure seamless travel into the country and transit to neighbouring countries Uganda and Tanzania.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said they are satisfied with the security mechanisms put in place to ensure CHAN is successful.

He listed a number of safety protocols put in place to ensure the safety and security of all as well as ease of movement.

They include modern CCTV cameras installed for round-the-clock security surveillance, special immigration desks at airports and border points, introduced online tickets, hotel surveillance, enhanced police patrol including the deployment of tourist officers to assist visitors and standby emergency services, complete with ambulances.

“We are this weekend going to host CHAN which will help us in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027. This is a historic moment for Kenya,” said the CS.

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