Government To Use Latest Technology To Secure Porous Borders

Posted by: Suubi Anne in Uganda news September 20, 2021

The commissioner for Immigration, Col Geoffrey Kambere has revealed that the government is going to use latest technology to secure porous borders. He said this while at NBS TV as they had a conversation on border security.

“We are looking at electronic surveillance where we can use drones, electronic surveillance, as a force to bridge the [security] gap.”

Kambere plus some other guests were discussing challenges immigration faces in trying to secure the country’s borders.

He pointed out porous borders, fraud, limited automation at border points, inadequate physical infrastructure and border demarcation issues.

Col Kambere said, however he appreciates the significant support from sister security agencies. He recognized the help from friends too such as the United Nations and donors such as Japan.

Japanese Ambassador, Fukuzawa Hidemoto says their commitment is out of its commitment to contribute to peace and development in Africa.

“Japan believes that a threat to peace and stability of nations anywhere is, potentially, a threat to the security of Japan. And because fragile borders can aid such problems like terrorism, organized crime and human trafficking, the People of Japan are willing to contribute to supporting governments, including Uganda, to secure their borders.”

Meanwhile, there have been so many insecurities around borders that have even frustrated business. The use of electronics to help in the surveillance is a very good idea from the government.

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