Different approaches by Kenya’s county and national governments to al-Shabaab have made Mandera County a terror hotspot. The assaults started in 2011 when the Kenya Defence Forces entered Somalia to help that country fight the violent extremist group.
Recent attacks on communication masts and the detonation of improvised explosive devices along major roads used by government and security officers suggest that al-Shabaab is there to stay.
Although the government has made attempts to push the terrorists out of Kenya, it won’t succeed without community support and an extensive intelligence network. It also needs to address corruption – a problem that is destroying the trust of Mandera’s people.
ISS: Winning community trust can help rid Kenya of al-Shabaab
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To stop violent extremism in Mandera County, police need residents’ support and an extensive intelligence network.
Different approaches by Kenya’s county and national governments to al-Shabaab have made Mandera County a terror hotspot. The assaults started in 2011 when the Kenya Defence Forces entered Somalia to help that country fight the violent extremist group. Recent attacks on communication masts and the detonation of improvised explosive devices along major roads used by government and security officers suggest that al-Shabaab is there to stay.
Although the government has made attempts to push the terrorists out of Kenya, it won’t succeed without community support and an extensive intelligence network. It also needs to address corruption – a problem that is destroying the trust of Mandera’s people.
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Prof Fatuma Chege during the vetting for the position of PS State Department for Implementation of Curriculum reforms by Education committee, County Hall, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina,Standard]
A parliamentary committee has approved the nomination of Prof Fatuma Chege as Principal Secretary for State Department for Implementation of Curriculum Reforms.
National Assembly Education committee tabled the report approving Ms Chege s nomination during the morning session of the special sitting, yesterday.
The committee chaired by Busia Woman Rep Florence Mutua further approved the nomination of Jamleck Muturi as chairperson of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and Timon Oyucho as a member.
Different approaches by Kenya’s county and national governments to al-Shabaab have made Mandera County a terror hotspot. The assaults started in 2011 when the Kenya Defence Forces entered Somalia to help that country fight the violent extremist group. Recent attacks on communication masts and the detonation of improvised explosive devices along major roads used by government and security officers suggest that al-Shabaab is there to stay.
Although the government has made attempts to push the terrorists out of Kenya, it won’t succeed without community support and an extensive intelligence network. It also needs to address corruption – a problem that is destroying the trust of Mandera’s people.