PS Raymond Omollo warns Kenyans planning chaos at Kenya-Tanzania border
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has issued a warning to Kenyans planning to cause chaos along the Kenya-Tanzania border following unrest at the Namanga entry point.
The warning comes after some Kenyans were blocked from crossing into Tanzania to join protests linked to the ongoing elections in the neighbouring country.
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Omollo, addressing the press on Thursday, October 30, 2025, said the government will not tolerate any illegal activities at the border and urged citizens to respect the law when conducting themselves near points of entry. He emphasised that Kenyan authorities are fully capable of handling the situation and maintaining peace along the shared border.
Kenyans told to follow law
“I think the point is anything that is outside the law on the Kenyan side, we will definitely do what the law allows us to do,” Omollo said. He also appealed to the public not to take the law into their own hands. “And also just to take the opportunity to appeal to anyone not to take the law into their hands and do what is expected. Our officers are competent enough to deal with the situation,” he added.
Omollo said those attempting to move across the border should follow lawful procedures and listen to guidance from security officials stationed at entry and exit points. “If there will be any inconveniences, I believe our officers at our point of entry and exit must be able to advise those who are moving in a manner that we don’t endanger anyone’s life,” he said.
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The PS reminded Kenyans that the country has clear laws and regulations governing demonstrations and protests and urged citizens to observe them strictly. “As a country, we have laws and regulations that guide whether it is demonstrations or protests. My appeal is to anyone who wants to engage or participate in any form of protests or demos: let us do what the law allows us to do,” he said.
Tensions at the Namanga border began after groups of Kenyans reportedly attempted to cross into Tanzania, where violent demonstrations erupted over election-related disputes. Security has since been tightened, with officers deployed to prevent further unrest.
Omollo assured the public that the government is monitoring the situation closely to ensure peace is maintained along the Kenya-Tanzania border and to prevent any escalation of violence on either side.
