Speaking on the Senate floor today, Sifuna recounted a harrowing incident in which a group of organised attackers targeted passengers at the airport last week, an act he says raises serious questions about the safety of both leaders and ordinary citizens.
According to the senator, the attackers operated with alarming coordination, exposing glaring weaknesses in airport security protocols.
“If leaders can be attacked at a secure facility, what does that mean for the safety of regular passengers?” Sifuna asked, emphasizing that the government must urgently prioritise the protection of innocent Kenyans using public transport hubs.
Sifuna urged authorities to take immediate and visible action to restore confidence in airport security. He called for tighter surveillance, enhanced police presence, and stricter checks on all individuals entering and exiting airport premises.
The senator warned that failure to address these vulnerabilities could embolden criminals, putting countless lives at risk.
The remarks come amid growing public concern over security at transport facilities nationwide. While airports are expected to meet strict international standards, incidents like the one at Kisumu raise questions about Kenya’s preparedness to handle organised criminal threats.
Security experts have also weighed in, noting that airport vulnerabilities are often exploited due to understaffing, outdated technology, and lax enforcement of existing protocols.
Sifuna’s call to action, they say, is timely and necessary if Kenya hopes to maintain safe travel corridors for both citizens and foreign visitors.
The government has yet to issue an official response to the senator’s criticisms, but the matter is expected to dominate discussions in the coming parliamentary sessions.