TERRORISM
Regarding the threat presented by Al-Shabaab and other terror groups, Mr Keynan lauded the Kenya Defence Forces for their work in Somalia.
He noted, however that the troops need more support, and not just from the Kenyan government, but from the region and the world.
The Somalia based Al-Shabaab group is among the many illegal ones that have been recruiting youths into its networks to cause terror attacks in Eastern Africa states.
Kenyans soldiers are part of the African Union Mission in Somalia, which has soldiers from countries including Uganda, Somalia, Ethiopia and Tanzania.
“We must all condemn terror attacks in unison. We have no apologies to make for the presence of KDF officers in Somalia,” Mr Keynan said, noting religions and tribes do not matter as terrorism concerns a psychological condition.
“We must play our roles effectively by protecting our borders. This entails providing the required information to state agencies.”
STRATEGIC PLAN
The MP spoke in Nairobi during the public participation exercise for the constituency’s strategic development plan for the current financial year.
The Eldas strategic development plan has been in the pipeline since 2007 when Mr Keynan was the MP for Wajir West before it was split.
It is largely anchored on the Jubilee Party manifesto of 2017 as well as his own promises during the 2017 political campaigns, among them clean water, proper infrastructure and easy access to basic education.
