Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindiki has officially designated eight individuals under the Prevention of Terrorism Act for aiding terrorist activities in the country.

Through a Gazette Notice published on Friday, Prof. Kindiki said there is sufficient information linking the suspects to the planning and financing of terrorism.

Those listed in the notice include; Ramadhan Adan, Yusuf Abdalla Mustafa, Philip Kariuki Karanja, Milan Mahugu Simba, Bahati Bora Uzima, David Wambua, Simon Karuga Gitau and Musa Abdallah Kassim.

The affected entity is allowed to contest the designation before their declaration as wanted terror suspects.

According to the law, after publication, the Cabinet Secretary is required to inform the specified entity in writing of the decision and the reasons within seven days from the date of declaration.

The specified entity may apply to the Inspector General requesting the revocation of the order by providing sufficient evidence delinking them from the allegations.