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A deadly explosion targeting Kenya Defence Forces personnel has claimed three lives and injured seven more in a remote area of Lamu County.
The attack, which occurred in the Badaah region along the Kiunga–Sankuri Road, has escalated fears of terrorism threats along Kenya’s coast .What Happened.
According to Lamu East Deputy County Commissioner George Kubai, a KDF vehicle transporting soldiers back from Sankuri detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) on the return journey near Kiunga.
The explosion killed three soldiers instantly, while seven others sustained serious injuries. The wounded have been admitted to Kiunga Hospital, where they are receiving critical care .
Immediate Response Security forces have launched an expansive manhunt to apprehend those responsible for planting the device. Authorities believe the perpetrators may be linked to extremist networks operating close to the Somali border .
KDF leadership issued a solemn appeal to local residents for support in identifying suspects and assuring enhanced protections for military convoys in vulnerable zones.
Regional Security Concerns This attack comes just days after a similar IED blast in Mandera that wounded seven police officers, raising alarms about coordinated efforts to destabilize security along Kenya’s frontier regions.
Analysts warn that these incidents reveal a disturbing trend: adversaries are deliberately targeting uniformed personnel and weakening state presence in peripheral areas. Coupled with recent kidnappings and grenade attacks, the latest IED highlights the strategic shift of militants toward guerrilla-style warfare.
Nationwide Implications.
Security upgrade planned: KDF is reportedly increasing patrols and convoy escorts along Lamu’s vulnerable coastal highways.Community collaboration: Authorities are urging local elders and fishermen to support vigilance and timely reporting of suspicious activity.Fatal risk exposure:
The attack underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in remote counties with limited security infrastructure.
What Comes Next.
KDF commanders have vowed a proportional and decisive response. Expect intensified joint operations with the National Police Service in the coming days. The community of Kiunga and Sankuri, typically viewed as low-reach areas, may soon feel the reverberations of military escalation.
With the death toll mounting and the wounded in critical condition, the government faces mounting pressure to reinforce security and break the growing cycle of violence along Kenya’s coastal and border regions.
