Individuals or groups adopted increasingly extreme political, social or religious ideals and inspirations that undermine the status quo and expression of freedom of choice. Conversely, in recent years, youth radicalization has become even more threatening on account of the increased terrorist activities in the region. Children are easily vulnerable to engrossment with groups or individuals who advocate violence as a means to a political or ideological end. Looking at the case in Kenya, a number of interrelated social, political and economic factors are fueling the radicalization of children. The groups coordinate, lure and recruit youths in the social media with facebook accounts such as Msako and Postmore Empires, Doughty, Mauki and Cosovo Families, Usiku Sacco among others.

Source: Standard Digital July 11, 2017 12:22 UTC