[kictanet] Have we failed the nation yet again?

[Dennis Kioko]

The issue here is not about scanning - the mall was stormed by a group of
heavily armed gunmen. Most security measures are insufficient here - unless
you also had a group of heavily armed police to counter such an attack at
the mall.

On Monday, 23 September 2013, Wambui Kamuiru wrote:

> Yawe,
> That is a loaded question that may elicit varied responses.
> 1. Is the industry responsible for the gadgets used to scan people as they
> enter Malls and such like places?
> 2. What kind of technology is hence required to enhance the efficacy of
> the metal detectors? I have heard that they only detect such things as car
> keys...?
> 3. Would a full body scanner such as those found in airports suffice?
> 4. Can the industry pass legislation requiring all buildings have these
> body scanners?
> 5. In the Westgate case (condolences to all affected), what technology can
> be used in the event that gunmen walk in shooting???
>
> Food for thought
> On 23 Sep 2013 08:31, "robert yawe" <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk');>>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> As we console all those who where affected by the happenings at the
>> Westgate Mall over the weekend do we remain blameless as an industry?
>>
>> Regards
>>
>>
>> Robert Yawe
>> KAY System Technologies Ltd
>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor
>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
>> Kenya
>>
>>
>> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696
>>
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