Kenya monitoring rising security risks as Ethiopian refugees stream into Moyale, says PS Omollo

By Nangori silvio

Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo says Kenya is closely monitoring growing security risks as refugees from Ethiopia continue to arrive in the Moyale area.

Speaking on tuesday during an interview with NTV, Omollo said the refugees entering the country have put pressure on the security sector.

He warned that the rising number of refugees could lead to disease outbreaks, and said the government is working to ensure there are enough medicines and medical supplies.

Omollo also confirmed that security monitoring will continue through regular engagement between Kenyan and Ethiopian officials.

He stressed that the most important step is engaging and educating communities, so that when tensions rise or people move across the border, locals do not feel compelled to act, which would help prevent revenge attacks.

He added that Moyale leaders have also been brought into the discussions.

The refugees are fleeing to Kenya as fighting continues on the Ethiopian side between armed groups from the Oromo and Somali communities.