Dynamism of Terrorist Threats in Kenya
Abstract
The overall aim of this study was to examine the dynamism of terrorism in Kenya. To
achieve this, the study was guided by three objectives: establish the dynamism and
susceptibility of the terrorist threat in Kenya, to determine the effectiveness and impact of
counter-terrorism in Kenya as well as to, determine the regional efforts to respond to the
terrorist threat. In order to do so the study applied the theoretical framework based on the
psychological frustration-aggression theory guided by the works of Ted Gurr on why men
rebel and engage in political violence (riots, rebellion, coups, etc.) and how regimes
respond. The theory explains that political violence is also more likely if the current
leadership and/or the socio-economic/political systems are insufficiently in service to
some marginalized groups of citizens. The study revealed for effective strategies in
counter-terrorism in Kenya, the dynamisms of terrorism in Kenya such as the ‘home
grown’ aspects must be examined and understood. In this case the study examined the
homegrown terror groups such as Al Shaabab and Al Hijra as an example of domestic
terrorism in Kenya. The study thus, from the findings recommended for a multi-faceted
approach to counter terrorism measure particularly in counter-radicalization where the
Kenyan government applies the development approach, as well as reforms in the judicial
and law enforcement institutions in Kenya, and regional cooperation in counter-terrorism
and de-radicalization.
Publisher
University of Nairobi
Subject
Terrorist Threats in KenyaRights
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