Kenya's Cabinet has approved the establishment of the National Integrated Security Command and Control Centre to bolster national security. The centre will replace the outdated current platform, incorporating technologies such as CCTV, sensors, and communication systems for real-time situational awareness. The initial rollout will target major cities including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and strategic border counties.
In a statement released on December 15, 2025, the Cabinet announced that the new centre will link all security agencies, facilitating intelligence sharing and real-time response coordination. This forms part of a broader initiative to strengthen Kenya's security infrastructure and enhance national security response capabilities.
The centre will leverage technologies to deliver real-time situational awareness, unified monitoring, and coordinated responses for public safety. The initial deployment will prioritize strategic areas such as major urban centres and border counties.
The announcement comes nearly two months after the National Land Commission (NLC) reserved 1,974 hectares of land in Tana River County for security development purposes. In a gazette notice dated October 26, NLC Chairperson Gershom Otachi declared the transfer of control of the Masalani Block 1/2 to the National Intelligence Service (NIS).
"In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 15, 16, 17, and 18 of the Land Act and Section 105 (2) of the Land Registration Act, 2012, the National Land Commission hereby issues this reservation order to reserve and vest the care, control, and management of the land parcel no. Masalani Block 1/2, measuring approximately 1974.0 hectares and situated in Tana River," the notice stated.
The notice further specified that the managing body cannot transfer or relinquish any part of the reserved land without written approval from the National Land Commission.
This development is expected to improve security response capabilities and ensure better coordination among security agencies.