counter violent extremism Stories

Kenya's heightened security measures see decline in terror attacks in 2024
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 26, 2024

In September, officers responding to reports of militia sightings in the Alango Warba area of Garissa County recovered materials used for making impro...

Ethiopia’s Grand Mufti calls for peaceful coexistence to combat violent extremism
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The workshop aimed to create platforms for cooperation and coordination among religious leaders, teachers, and media practitioners, who play key roles...

New Bill seeks to devolve aspects of counter-violence extremism prevention to counties
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 30, 2024

The Bill seeks to give governors a direct mandate in overseeing the development of programmes and actions for the mainstreaming of the prevention of v...

Fight against conflict in Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan gets Sh2.3 billion boost
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The project seeks to adopt local solutions to issues that predispose populations to violent extremism and other forms of conflict.

Kenya and Somalia record gains in security operations against Al-Shabaab - IGAD
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 01, 2024

The report noted that terrorist attacks were primarily carried out using small arms and light weapons at 60 per cent, while explosives and bombs accou...

Trust deficit hinders prevention of violent extremism at the coast
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 27, 2024

Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, and Lamu, common socioeconomic and political factors have contributed to increased radicalisation and recruitment to violent e...

Kwale Madrasa teachers unite to address curriculum and salary challenges
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 29, 2024

Besides harmonising curricula, the teacher's salary needed to be reviewed, as many madrasa teachers work voluntarily.

Counter-terrorism centre launches portal to raise awareness on violent extremism
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 02, 2024

The portal was launched at Garissa University during the commemoration of the 2015 attack.

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