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 Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools 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 Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
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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 Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
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