Kenya’s security agencies successfully thwarted 47 terrorist attacks over the past two years, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced today.
During a security press briefing, Mudavadi explained that these incidents, which occurred between January 2022 and November 2024, were prevented through intelligence-driven counter-terrorism operations.
“Over this period, several terrorists were neutralized, and the government secured 11 successful convictions,” Mudavadi said, attributing these successes to strengthened collaborations and partnerships.
He acknowledged the critical role played by international agencies, stating, “Training programs and equipment support from global partners have been crucial to these achievements.”
Mudavadi expressed confidence in Kenya’s progress in tackling terrorism and violent extremism, noting that the country’s Global Terrorism Index score improved from “very high” in 2023 to “medium” in 2024.
The foiled attacks targeted civilians, critical national infrastructure, security installations, and foreign interests.
A counter-terrorism report released on January 9, 2024, revealed that 30 planned attacks were intercepted in the previous year.
These attacks were primarily orchestrated by al Shabaab and Daesh-linked terror cells, which were dismantled through intelligence operations.
The report also highlighted the regional influence of Daesh, noting activities by affiliates such as Islamic State in Somalia, the Allied Democratic Forces operating as Islamic State Central Africa Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Islamic State in Mozambique.
