Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo has called on border officials to strengthen cooperation among government agencies to curb illegal entry and combat cross-border crimes.
Omollo said effective border management required a coordinated approach, with security agencies sharing intelligence and working together to identify and address threats before they compromise national security.
The PS spoke on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Kenya School of Government in Kabete, Nairobi, during the launch of the 12th Cohort of the Kenya Coordinated Border Management Programme (KCBMP).
He told officers that the effectiveness of border security operations depended on integrity, collaboration and timely information sharing among the different agencies responsible for managing the country's borders.
Omollo pointed to previous joint enforcement operations as evidence of the importance of coordinated efforts, citing the interception of narcotics at Kenyan entry points among the achievements made in combating cross-border and transnational crime.
He said sustained cooperation between agencies would strengthen the country's ability to deal with security threats that require intelligence gathering, coordinated investigations and enforcement across different jurisdictions.
The PS also highlighted technology as a key component of the government's efforts to improve border security, revealing that the government had invested heavily in technological solutions to strengthen surveillance and enhance security operations.
The investments are intended to support officers in detecting suspicious movements and addressing criminal activities at the country's entry and exit points.
Kenya's border management involves several government agencies with different responsibilities, including immigration control, customs enforcement and national security.
Coordinating their operations is therefore important in addressing gaps that criminals could exploit while ensuring the smooth movement of legitimate travellers and goods.
The Kenya Coordinated Border Management Programme seeks to strengthen cooperation among these agencies by improving coordination, information exchange and the delivery of services at border points.
The launch of the 12th cohort is expected to further equip participating officers with the knowledge and skills required to manage border operations through a multi-agency framework.
Omollo's call places renewed emphasis on joint responsibility among border agencies, with the government seeking to strengthen its response to illegal entry, narcotics trafficking and other transnational security threats.
