This archive report was first published on 21 December 2019.
As Kenya continues its fight against terrorism, Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji has urged civil society groups to join forces with the government in formulating programs to deradicalize and rehabilitate youth lured into terrorism networks.
Speaking in Watamu, Kilifi county, Haji emphasized the need for localized programs that address the unique dynamics of the Kenyan situation. He noted that previous programs have failed to achieve much due to their foreign design and lack of understanding of the local context.
According to Haji, the programs should be designed to ensure that policies to fight terrorism are within the confines of the law. He also called for the development of a curriculum to rehabilitate those who have abandoned terror networks.
Violent extremism and radicalization remain a significant challenge for the government, with a section of youth continuing to be lured into joining illegal groupings with promises of a better life.
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Meanwhile, Haki Africa Chief Executive officer Hussein Khalid has expressed the need for a guide that will help in the operations of the criminal justice system. He noted that majority of the aggrieved persons in the country feel that they do not get justice, which encourages others to look for other crude ways of seeking justice.
