Authorities in Uganda and Kenya have stepped up security following the terror attacks in Paris, France.

Authorities in Uganda and Kenya have stepped up security following the terror attacks in Paris, France. Local media reports that the move is meant to prevent militant Islamists from striking in the two East African states. The BBC quoted the Ugandan police spokesman FRED ENANGA saying that the police and the army had increased patrols to prevent attacks, especially by al-Shabab militants from Somalia. Security has also been increased at all borders in Kenya, with more police officers deployed to churches, shopping centres and other public places.