The mystery surrounding the identity of the Kisumu shooter deepened after a search on his records returned nothing. It is estimated that scores of al Shabaab returnees are in the country. Kenya has become a prime location for recruitment and radicalisation for al Shabaab. In 2012, it was reported that al Shabaab was attracting a large number of Kenyan converts to Islam. In December 2014, it was estimated that Kenyans comprised around 25 per cent of al Shabaab.

Source: The Star March 14, 2021 19:07 UTC