A study by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) reveals that terrorists and other extremists group continue capitalising on the country’s highly ethnic and political differences to lure vulnerable individuals. STRATEGIESThe study argued that terrorists radicalise and recruit through the same strategies used by online tribal groups in Kenya to promote tribalism and violence. ELECTIONSThe study further revealed that extremist groups exploited political and tribal differences among Kenyans throughout the electioneering period. “Extremists in Kenya increase their activity during election periods, exploiting and sometimes co-opting the political process. The ISD study recommends that: “Kenyans of all backgrounds need to begin a process of safely and effectively countering the divisive messages of extremists, particularly during the times of political uncertainty which extremists exploit.”CAMPAIGNThe agency trained over 50 community service organisations to counter the influence of extremists among Kenyans online.

Source: Daily Nation February 05, 2018 02:26 UTC