INTRODUCTION Criminal activity in the country decreased by 22% during the reporting period. Election-related violence constituted two thirds

of the overall number of incidents. In the run up to today’s General Elections, additional security measures were implemented

by the police in an attempt to thwart any potential post-election violence.

The Regular and Administration Police, General Service Unit (GSU), National Intelligence Service (NIS) and Kenya Forest Service

(KFS) will work in sync to maintain law and order. Additional back-up will be sourced from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and

the Prisons Department. For the first time, the National Youth Service (NYS), although with requisite law enforcement training,

will be deployed under special police officers with their main assignment being to manage crowds.

The newly acquired anti-riot police vehicles will also be deployed to disperse crowds in the event there are confrontations be-

tween supporters of different political factions. A toll-free hotline (0800734956) has also been set up for members of the public

to report any violence. Kenyans can also call emergency number 999 which will be manned 24/7.

SECUREX MONTHLY SECURITY

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AERIAL VIEW OF INCIDENTS IN NAIROBI This map is interactive at: https://goo.gl/rbJoFa

AERIAL VIEW OF INCIDENTS FOR THE REST OF THE COUNTRY This map is interactive at: https://goo.gl/uHUrgL

SOME NOTABLE NEWS Five Security Concerns Ahead of the August Polls

In as far as security is concerned though, it’s been touted as the most peaceful pre-election period in the country’s history by the Acting Inte-

rior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i. Various state security agencies have moved to allay fears of post-election unrest in the past few

months, but this isn’t to mean that there haven’t been security concerns raised during the electioneering period.

Here are some of the issues that have cropped up in the build-up to the polls:

Advisories/Projections of Unrest:

Despite this being the most peaceful pre-election period in Kenya’s history, the divisive and increasingly confrontational tone of the political

campaigns has led to various independent groups voicing concerns at the potential of unrest after the polls.

Monitors from the European Union Electoral Observers Mission have spoken of the potential for unrest after the polls after holding meetings

with various stakeholders in the electoral process, including the IEBC and concerned citizens.

Campaign Violence and Mapping out of Potential Electoral Violence Hotspots:

In August 2016, the IEBC released the Election Risk-Mapping report in which it listed 17 counties as being high-risk areas leading up to the

polls, including Lamu, Meru, Narok, Siaya, Migori, Nairobi and Kiambu.

Fast-forward to 2017 there was an outbreak of chaos during a political rally in the Migori, leading to the shooting and injuring of a governor’s

bodyguard after rival groups clashed. Meanwhile, in Siaya, the county returning officer was forced to suspend campaigns for seven days

earlier this month as political tension threatened to spill over.

Lastly, in Nairobi, the county security agencies listed areas like Umoja, Kariobangi, Ziwani, Globe Cinema r/about, Kibera, Mathare and Bu-

ruburu as potential hotspots earlier in the month, with County Commander Japheth Koome saying the threat level in these areas was mar-

ginally higher.

Government Response/Readiness for the Polls:

In March this year, President Uhuru Kenyatta pledged to do his best to ensure this year’s polls were peaceful as he oversaw the graduation

of 4,000 police officers in Kiganjo, Nyeri. The IEBC requested for 150,000 security officers to help oversee the general election, perhaps

indicative of the lengths to which the state is willing to go to allay any fears of civil unrest. Additional officers are expected to be drawn from

the Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Prisons Service, National Youth Service and other auxiliary state security organs.

Fred Matiang’i also went further to name the bandit attacks in Laikipia and the threat of further attacks from the Al Shabaab as two threats to

the voting process, adding that they “are well prepared to deal with any eventuality.”

Tackling Hate Speech, Misuse of Social Media and “Fake News”:

"So tell Kenyans that there is nowhere where you can avatar yourself, even in social media, without us physically tracking where you are."-

Francis Wangusi, Director General-Communication Authority of Kenya.

The government has gone about bolstering its digital surveillance capabilities ahead of the upcoming general elections. Ksh400 million was

spent in the acquisition of a mobile internet surveillance system, with a further Ksh1.1 billion pumped into the installation of a spectrum moni-

toring system to keep an eye on unauthorized communication through other channels.

In recent weeks, the admins of 21 county WhatsApp groups have also been put on notice by the Communication Authority, while the Author-

ity has also gone about arresting bloggers behind fake news and political propaganda.

Civilian Preparedness for the Polls:

The Kenyan digital space at the moment is littered with various election preparedness documents, infographs and information packs. This

perhaps points towards a general unease within the corporate sector, with many firms circulating advisories among their staff on precautions

to take ahead of the polls.

Are you taking any precautions to stay safe? Perhaps these guides on personal safety and securing your business over the election season

will be of help.…………………. Securex Blog.

Staying Safe This Election-Season

“Elections have always been a sensitive period world-wide, not only in Kenya. We remain confident in the contingency plans that the govern-

ment of the day has put in place, but nevertheless, it would be wise to prepare for any eventuality.”-John Ogutu, Securex Senior Operations

Manager.

It would probably be safe to say that the election season is now in full swing and campaign fever has hit a high pitch. Political rhetoric domi-

nates our headlines, party manifestos and opinion polls have taken over the evening news and political talk shows are the talk of the town

these days. With less than 40 days to the August 8th polls, it’s really all we can talk about at the moment.

With bitter memories of the 2007/2008 post-election violence to learn from, the government of the day has gone about making significant in-

vestments to mitigate any fall-out from this year’s polls. The much-publicized acquisition of over 500 vehicles for use by the Police was quickly

followed up with the graduation of nearly 4,000 Police recruits from the Administration Police training college in April this year.

We’ve also been busy, gearing up for the polls by adding to our operational fleet and investing in our surveillance and intelligence networks to

keep you informed leading up to and beyond the August 8th polls.

“In Nairobi for instance, we’ve relied on our past experience to map out potential spots where we feel trouble could escalate. This allows us to

strategically distribute our manpower and response units to cover these areas,” said Mr. Ogutu.

Now, with this in mind, what can you do to prepare for the coming elections? Staying up to date on current affairs would be a good place to

start. You should subscribe to a security briefing or a security alerts service. It would also be advisable to monitor local media before leaving

your house in the morning, just to be in the know on what’s happening along your daily commute to work.

How many polling stations are in the area around your home? How far are they? How many police stations do you have in your locality? Do

you know where each of them is? If you’re not sure about the answers to any of these questions, be sure to find out as soon as you can. Poll-

ing centres will be beehives of activity as the polls draw nearer, and the chances of unrest starting at these points are high. You should also

identify any grounds that are commonly used to hold political rallies in your area and avoid driving past these parts especially when a rally is

going on, just to be safe.

In the height of the unrest witnessed in 2007/2008, supplies such as dry cereals, maize flour, milk and sugar dried up in most towns. In the

spirit of preparedness, it might be wise to buy food in advance, enough to last 72 hours, and set this aside in case of any eventuality. One

should also buy enough airtime in advance and also have a spare gas cylinder for the kitchen, just in case. Speaking of which, be sure to

keep your car’s fuel tank at least half-full at all times.

We also believe that it would be prudent to ensure that your family is also prepared to deal with any eventuality that may arise. You should, for

instance, maintain a grab bag, which should contain necessities from your medication supplies to identification documents and family photos,

toilet paper to a change of clothes and a First Aid kit.

You should also come up with an emergency evacuation plan with your family, and be sure to practise this at least once. Consider and pre-

pare for any kind of scenario, including one where you’re at work and your kids are at home and you can’t reach them for some reason. Es-

tablish an “emergency rendezvous” point, somewhere a safe distance from home but easily accessible for all of you. You could even go a

step further and draft a text message that you can quickly send to the rest of the family when in distress.

Lastly, it would be wise to keep a list of local emergency service contacts nearby for good measure. Help your young ones memorize your

mobile number so they can easily reach you when in distress. The next time you’re driving home, be sure to make a mental note of where

private security providers (not just your own) park their response vehicles, this could come in handy as well! And while you ’re at it, you should

identify an alternate route from home to work should your daily route be blocked or otherwise inaccessible.

Remember, it’s always safer to be prepared.…………………. Securex Blog.

Election Safety Tips

Familiarize yourself with the voting schedule and

keep a close tab on political events with possible

security implications around your area.

Avoid wearing clothing or carrying items with com-

pany or political insignia which may attract unwant-

ed attention.

Be vigilant of happenings around the polling booth.

Avoid engaging in political discussions at the cen-

tres as these could easily turn violent.

It is advisable to leave underage children at home.

Make sure you tell your family exactly where you

are going.

Pick every call because the caller might want to

share security-related information to help you avoid

risk.

After the elections, monitor local media and other

sources for regular updates of the security situation

and keep all emergency contact numbers handy.

Allow a few days after the elections before embark-

ing on any long distance road trip so as not to be

trapped in possible violent clashes.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

INSTITUTION CONTACT

Police Emergency Hotline/ Control Room 999, 020 3556771, 2724154, 2724201

Anti-Terrorist Police Unit 020-2724406

Nairobi Fire Brigade 020 2344599

Diplomatic Police Unit 0708589522, 0731170666

National Disaster Operation Centre 2212386/ 2211445

St. John’s Ambulance 020 2210000, 2244444, 0721225285, 2715310

Kenyatta National Hospital 020 2726300/9, 0722829500/1/2

Kenya Red Cross Emergency Operations Centre 020 3950395, 072860502, 0738602502, 0728602503 (toll