The eyes of the world are on the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the enduring Al-Qaeda-and Taliban-related conflicts in Europe, the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, with insufficient concern on the growing manifestation of extremism and terrorist attacks in Africa.

This report is the culmination of a three-month pilot study which took place in Kenya between June and August 2016. Our research sought to gain a snapshot of local perceptions of violent extremism, most notably al-Shabaab and their affiliates, and current government and CSO initiatives to address this challenge.

Report by the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation