Kenyan forces ramped up checks on the dangerous Moyale-Isiolo highway after an IED attack killed two officers near Garissa on November 19. Activist Halima K. Dida argued the dogs violate Islamic purity rules during fasting, suggesting scanners instead, but many on X defended the universal security measure. Travelers like Abu Iman comply without complaint, while others note top Muslim nations use sniffer dogs routinely. The debate highlights the tough balance between fighting militants and respecting community feelings on this high-risk route.
