The construction of the 700km Kenya-Somalia border fence to bar unwanted persons from illegally getting into the country will continue as planned.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery said the fence will not deter or limit the movement of other people from and to Somalia as perceived.
“This fence will help us check on people like Al-Shabaab from crossing to and from Somalia. We will not limit movement of other people,
” he said. The minister said there will be entry points with immigration officers at Mandera, Elwak, Liboi and other areas down to Lamu to screen those getting in and out of the country.
Designated border points will be have police posts, Kenya Revenue Authority officers and other government offices to provide vital services. He made the remarks in Nairobi Sunday when he met group of Marehan clan leaders who are here to discuss security issues.