UK-funded Anti-Terrorism Police Unit opens in Kenya

A UK-funded Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) designed to provide a dedicated space to work on terrorism cases has been opened in Mombasa, Kenya.

The building has dedicated spaces for different ATPU teams – investigations, evidence analysis and forensics - enabling them to work together under one roof. It also has a multi-agency room to facilitate working with other national security bodies and international partners in a secure environment.

Over the last year, the UK has supported the ATPU with various activities including training on terrorist financing and the delivery of an internationally-accredited ‘Training of Trainers’ programme.

The UK government claims that it has helped to reduce vulnerability to radicalisation of 800 Kenyans through engagement with communities and civil society organisation.

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