National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has partnered with religious leaders across the country to fight radicalisation and violent extremism among youths.
NCIC Vice Chairperson Irene Wanyoike said radicalisation poses a threat to the country’s security hence need for proper strategies to curb it.
In a statement to journalists on Wednesday, Wanyoike said the commission will work with religious leaders to put an end to radicalisation.
She said there are concerns over alleged rise in radicalisation among young people in some parts of the country.
Wanyoike said the government is determined to end radicalisation which she says has seen some young people join outlawed criminals gangs and terror groups.
“We are currently involving with religious leaders and strategising on how to counteract radicalisation and violent extremism,” read part the statement.
The NCIC vice chair said the commission will move from county to county with the help of religious leaders to sensitise young people on the effects of radicalisation.
Wanyoike said radicalisation is not religious based and there is need for every patriotic citizen to denounce it.
She called for collaboration between government agencies in the fight against extremism noting that failure to work together has given radicalisation agents leeway to mislead youths.
There have been major concerns over alleged rise in radicalisation of youths in some parts of the country especially at the Coast with leaders calling on the government to crack the whip on those advocating for radicalisation and extremism.
Diocese of Eldoret Catholic Bishop Cornelius Korir on Sunday cautioned youths against being lured into criminal activities and acts of violence.
The bishop urged youths to engage in activities that will foster unity among themselves and Kenyans at large.