FOREWORD
Promotion of sustainable peace and security is enshrined in both the constitution and Vision 2030 as
a basis for the achievement of the targeted growth of double digits in the economy as well as being a
middle-income industrializing country offering all its citizens a high quality of life. The plan does not
only strive to put in place measures that will ensure national security but also guarantee compliance,
utmost respect for the rule of law, democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms. This is more
so because security is crucial for the social economic development of this Nation.
The Security Peace Building and Conflict Management Sector Medium Term Plan (2013-2017) is an
important performance management instrument in the implementation of the Kenya Vision 2030 and the
Constitution of Kenya. This plan set the path for the realization of the much needed peace and security
in the country. The sector plan is also founded on the aspirations of both the Kenya Vision 2030 and
the Jubilee manifesto. It has been developed in consultation with numerous Government Ministries
Departments, Agencies as well many non State actors.
The sector plan brings together various security sector players both public and private in order to
overcome the persistent and dynamic challenges in providing security. As mentioned in this plan,
though the country has remained fairly stable since independence, it has recently faced numerous
challenges to its national security and stability. Terrorism and the re-emergence of criminal gangs and
vigilante’ groups have become a real threat not only to Kenya but to the international community. This
has necessitated the implementation of intensive reforms in the fight against crime and insecurity while
taking cognizance of the Constitution (2010) and emerging trends in crimes and threats. The projects
and programmes that have been formulated are such as establishment of the National security data
center, construction of 6 additional prisons, IPRS, upgrading security airstrips, Nyumba Kumi community
policing initiative among others. In order to combat the escalating criminal activities in urban centers,
CCTV cameras will be installed in major cities and towns while entry of criminals through our porous
borders will be controlled through installation of e-Visa and e-Border management systems. It is also
hoped that the continuing modernization of security equipment will also enhance security of persons
and property in the country.
I therefore take this opportunity to thank all those who participated in the formulation of this second
Security Sector Medium Term Plan and call on all Kenyans to be vigilant and maintain peace and security
to make the country safer and an attractive destination for investors.
Joseph Ole Lenku
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government