Kenya, France, and Germany are seeking a strategic partnership to counter violent extremism during President Uhuru Kenyatta's visit to Europe this week.
France faces grave threats to its national security emanating from the Islamic States (IS). Paris has suffered terror attacks in recent past. The attacks had serious ramifications on the French social-politics. France is willing to borrow from Kenya's robust counter terrorism strategy which so far has proved robust.
Kenya's counter-terrorism strategy focuses on countering radicalization through socio-religious methods and ensuring religious and social partnership in vulnerable areas.
This has ensured terrorists do not divide communities along religious lines. The strategy also stops terrorists from outbidding government agencies as alternative pillars of socioeconomics
There is a sharp decline in terrorism in Kenya. More than 20 main Al-Shabaab cells have been destroyed/killed making it difficult for the terror group to incubate and execute attacks in the country.
These gains against terrorism are significant and strategic partnership or collaboration with France and Germany besides other countries will help counter violent extremism (CVE) besides effectively countering terrorism.
