When we are done venting at 'serikali' for your greed and that of the systemic failures, please have the the same energy to discuss what you actually propose as your role in security matters, other than paying tax( for those who actually do!!), at this rate, that is if you actually think you have any role to play.

@Alma, IMHO security priority should be:

1. Get a competent, experienced trouble shooter leadership at Interior Ministry. Preferably one with military experience.
2. Revamp our intel outfit by replacing the top guys. Give them execution mandate by arming them and letting them operate like other agencies world wide.
3. Raise operational capacity of security agencies in anti terror response, give priority to pre-emptive action by nipping all known or suspected threats before they happen. Revamp organizational structure and architecture of the security sector as a long term strategy, with key pillars being effective intelligence based policing.
4. Go full throttle for leadership of the enemy, their sympathisers, financiers, operatives, experts, recruiters, redicalizers, spiritual leadership etc. By this I mean neutralize them by whatever means necessary.
5. End reactionary responses including nyumba 10 and usalama and build bridges between communities that agents of terror exploit. Somalis and Muslims must be partners in this endeavour.

@Ecstacy, educate us, share with us what your role is on security matters or how you have contributed to securing our country against terrorism other than being a sycophant in the last 24 hours... ok, last one week.... Ok just knock yourself out and make it the last 1 year, or may be your entire life.

Let me guess, you got nothing

I think one of the roles of a government is to receive blame, every government knows that - its good psychologically since it allows individuals to vent their anger and then cool off.

The government deserves blame, and by that I mean the current one and the previous ones that have played part in the loopholes that are allowing the terrorists to operate.

that said, it's stupid for one to blame the cops who were blown up while escorting the vehicle and the individuals they had arrested at pangani - if only they would make some time to find out the status of the families they have left behind.

at the end of the day it does not hurt for one to be vigilant and report suspicious situations to the cops.

I concur with your sentiments. I pay taxes like all and expect the Kenyan government to protect my right to life, health and movement as enshrined in the constitution. I also acknowledge that I have a responsibility to be my brothers keeper given we are now paying for the sins of the past. It is striking the balance that I note most posters refuse or fail to acknowledge.