How Do Terrorist Organizations Make Money? Case of How Cross-border Contraband Trade is Oiling Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen Economic Empire

Illicit contraband trade in northeastern counties has significantly fueled Al-Shabaab resurgence in NEP Kenya. Even though Kenya-Somalia border is closely monitored by security units, unscrupulous cartels have however found a way sneaking contraband goods into the country. Northeastern prefectures of Kenya remains fertile for Al-Shabaab activities citing their geographical proximity with Somalia, the home of...