Is Kenya containing the threat from al-Shabab?
Nairobi hotel attack, that killed 21 people, raised concerns about security situation in Kenya.
Al-Shabab has long threatened Kenya’s security with attacks targeting civilians and members of its military.
Dozens were killed on Tuesday when five gunmen attacked a hotel complex in Nairobi. The latest assault raised questions about the country’s ability to ensure people’s safety.
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Can these assaults be prevented? And what is the message the armed group is trying to send?
Presenter: Dareen Abughaida
Guests:
Mustafa Yusuf Ali – Horn of Africa security analyst
Stig Jarle Hansen – Author of an upcoming book: Horn, Sahel and Rift: Fault Lines of the African Jihad
Nerima Wako Ojiwa – Political analyst and executive director of Siasa Place, an NGO that works to encourage women and young people to participate in politics.