Call for heightened security to counter terrorism and other crimes


There is need for continued enhancement of security surveillance in the country’s key installations to counter rising cases of terrorism and other crimes.

According to KPA acting MD John Mwangemi, many countries have been required to make drastic advances in technology through integrated security management systems in order to deal with piracy and other forms of insurgency.

In a speech read on his behalf by the KPA head of security operations Tony Kibwana during the passing out parade of 67 port security operatives at the Manyani law enforcement academy, Mwangemi said the authority remained steadfast in prompting a multiagency security approach to deal with traditional and contemporary threats.

“Staff in security services department play a major role in ensuring security of cargo, vessels calling at the port, assets and security of the port community” he said.

Mwangemi pointed out that so far 250 personnel had been trained on basic paramilitary skills within the last four years, as well as another 150 who have undergone coordinated border security management.

He lauded KWS for being among the instrumental agencies in facilitating paramilitary training for port security officers adding that KPA looked forward for more positive engagements in the near future.

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