PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA'S STATEMENT AFTER SIGNING INTO LAW THE SECURITY LAWS(AMMENDMENT) BILL 2014!!! {FULL TEXT}

Today I signed into law the Security Laws (Amendment) Bill 2014, which provides a firm framework for the fight against terrorism. I call on all Kenyans to read the new law for yourselves instead of depending on interpretations that mislead. I am confident that you will find that there is nothing in this law that goes against the Bill of Rights or any provision of the constitution. Its intent is one; to protect the lives and property of all citizens. 

I was appalled by the deplorable behavior of Members of Parliament yesterday who as a result denied Kenyans the opportunity to follow the proceedings of Parliament. Those who disrupted the smooth operation of Parliament yesterday are oblivious to the threat that is upon the country. For the first time, we now have a law that focuses on prevention and disruption of threats. Further, the law allows for the use of technology in processing and advancing the ability for successful prosecution of suspects. 
This new law establishes an institutional framework for the counter-terrorism war and will create synergy between the different security agencies by creating clear command structures. This synergy is cascaded from the highest level to the lowest level through the national Government security structures. The law also raises the threshold for public and state officers who are charged with the responsibility of protecting Kenya and its people. The raised threshold is necessary because of lack of integrity and its role in compromising national security. 

It provides for heavy penalties for any transgression. My Government has also commenced wide-scale administrative and operational reforms that align command and control, improve doctrine and modalities of work and improve operational effectiveness on the ground. We must remember that we are still at war and still vulnerable to terror attacks. 
I therefore call upon each one of us to remain vigilant and share any information that would aid in securing our country with relevant authorities. I wish you all peace and prosperity during the festive season.