Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has stated that the country has put measures in place to stamp out terror threats, with the militia group of A-Shabaab being the next target.

Speaking after meeting the Executive Director of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate, Natalia Gherman, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Mudavadi noted that the country is firmly enhancing security in the region.

”Kenya continues to stand firm in the face of persistent terrorist threats, with Al-Shabaab remaining the most significant challenge to our national and regional security,” Mudavadi said in a statement.

”Together, we agreed on practical steps to strengthen our national capacity to detect, disrupt, and deter terrorists’ exploitation of digital platforms. I commended UNCTED for its vital role in supporting Member States to implement Security Council counter-terrorism resolutions and in advancing global efforts against violent extremism.”

“I underscored the urgency of preventing cross-border attacks, which often involve improvised explosive devices, targeted assassinations, and ambushes that endanger both security personnel and civilians,” the Prime CS added.

Technology promoting terrorism

During the meeting, the discussion also centred around the misuse of new technology in security matters, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI) in relation to terror threats. Mudavadi revealed that terror groups are utilising the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in their terrorism activities before calling for measures to curb the trend.

”We also examined emerging threats, particularly the potential misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by terrorist networks, from propaganda and recruitment to cyber-enabled crime and drone-based attacks,” said Mudavadi. ”I highlighted the growing use of ICT for radicalisation, recruitment, financing, and operational coordination, calling for stronger collaboration to counter these evolving risks,” he said.

Musalia Mudavadi also emphasised Kenya’s commitment to enhancing its ability to disrupt terrorists’ use of encrypted messaging apps, social media platforms, and mobile money services, ensuring that technology becomes a shield for our people rather than a weapon in the hands of extremists.