Muqdisho-Operation Linda Boni, the combined effort by Kenyan security agencies to fight Al-Shabaab terrorists in counties on the Somalia border may be extended until 2017.

The initiative by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), police, National Intelligence Service and Interior ministry was launched on September 4 and was expected to last 90 days.

However, it could continue, following fears that the terrorists have retreated with the aim of returning once the forces are withdrawn.

Mr James ole Serieni, the operation’s director, said it would not end until the threat is completely eradicated.

"We have established eight camps that are manned by officers who shall remain there until the problem is fully dealt with. We are willing to stay here for as long as it takes. We are not putting timelines, whether it takes two years or more, we are here,” said Mr Serieni.

The operation is three-pronged. KDF soldiers are engaging in direct combat that involves aerial bombardments even as infantry soldiers comb the forest.

NIS agents have infiltrated neighboring villages to secretly pick out those collaborating with the terrorists, while the police are interrogating those arrested, with the aim of charging them in court.

The Daily Nation toured the area last week with the escort of KDF Special Forces because it is still designated an "operational area” and, therefore, dangerous.

The area includes Mpeketoni, Hindi, Panda Nguo and Witu, where 84 people were killed in three days of incursions by Al-Shabaab last year.

Thereafter, the terrorists planted home-made explosives on main roads, causing more deaths. They exploded as vehicles ran over them.

In other instances, the terrorists invaded villages and hoisted their black flag with white Arabic writings.

Ugandan agencies step up security following deadly Paris attacks.

Ugandan security agencies have stepped up security following coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris that have killed at least 127 people and wounded many others on Friday night.

Fred Enanga, Uganda’s police spokesperson told Xinhua by telephone that they have carried out additional deployment of police, army and intelligence officers in the capital, Kampala, Entebbe International

Airport, major upcountry towns and border points to counter terror threats.

"We can’t take events [terror attacks] that occurred in Paris lightly.

"We have carried out additional security deployment to ensure our people are safe from terror threats.

"Early measures have always helped us to thwart the terror acts," said Enanga.

At least 127 people were killed and more than 200 were injured during the shootings and explosions in Paris and its suburbs.

The police spokesperson added that additional security measures have been put in ahead of Pope Francis three day visit to the East African country later this month.

Uganda continues to receive terror threats from the Somali anti peace Al-Shabaab with known links to Al Qaeda terrorists.

Uganda has over 6,000 troops in Somalia under the African Union Mission in Somalia.

The anti peace attacked Uganda in July 2010 in twin bomb blasts that left dozens dead.

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