President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for cooperation between citizens and the nation’s security agencies.

Speaking in Lamu County during the presentation of the Presidential and Regimental colours to the Kenya Navy Manda Bay Base, The head of state reminded Kenyans the need to play their civic duty of securing the country saying Kenya’s safety, its freedom and prosperity is not the responsibility of the security agencies alone.

   “Our communities and every Citizen must also play their part, I therefore call upon each and every one of us to collaborate with security agencies to achieve the success we desire” said the president.

Applauding the role played by the Kenya Navy Manda Bay in ensuring country’s security, Kenyatta said the frontline military installation plays a critical role in defending Kenyans sovereignty, maintaining territorial integrity and securing the nations maritime boarders.

 “Every day, in ways both large and small, you embody the very best of Kenya. You are the vanguards of our democracy, and guarantors of our security, peace, and freedoms,” said the President.

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He however pointed out the emerging threads requiring multilateral approaches, saying Kenya will continue to actively engage with its partners to improve the naval capabilities and assured that government will continue to set aside resources to Kenya Defense Forces to enable them attain their mandate of securing the country.

On his part, Chief of the Kenya Defense Forces General Robert Kibochy said Kenya Navy Manda Bay Base is a strategic Installation recognized for its efforts in securing the trade in the Indian Ocean.

He said the military base centre that had officially been commissioned by the President will serve the locals, regional and International multI- agency security in the area including the AMISOM.