Caption for the landscape image: The changing face of militia recruitment in northern Kenya Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Scroll down to read the article Recruiters are targeting youths in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties to join militia groups. Photo credit: Shutterstock By Manase Otsialo Correspondent Article Related When Ismail Mohamed aka Oscar Maley left Kenya last December, his family was ecstatic and hoped he would help change their fortune. Ms Mariam Abdullahi Hussein said the family believed her brother had been recruited to join the military in Russia. PREMIUM Shabaab kills Kenyan recruits over spy claims The director said that with the help of the public the operation had exceeded its target. PREMIUM How poverty and search for identity drive youth into terrorism Many young Kenyans are joining groups with an ideology of extremist violence, often attracted by money and hope. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027. PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
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PREMIUM How poverty and search for identity drive youth into terrorism Many young Kenyans are joining groups with an ideology of extremist violence, often attracted by money and hope.
PREMIUM How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools.
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PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
