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    Salient Features of Kenya’s Counter-Terrorism Strategies between 2011 – 2019
    (CEDRED, 2025-04) Onsinyo, Meroka; Wekesa, Peter; Muoka, Boniface
    The main concern in the field of counterterrorism is not how many terrorists are eliminated,such as by execution or imprisonment, but rather if their numbers have reduced as a result of the policies and actions implemented. In spite of Kenya’s coercive strategies that include both military and non-military approaches, there have been increased cases of terror attacks, although the various measures laid out to neutralize them have not been overly successful.Thus, the study aimed at analysing the key features of Kenya’s counterterrorism strategies between 2011 and 2019. The research was conducted in Nairobi City County targeting both state and non-state actors. The researcher used purposive and snowball sampling techniques to select participants and managed to interview only twenty-six key informants. The study found that Kenya’s counterterrorism strategy from 2011-2019 evolved holistically against alShabaab, blending hard tactics like the Prevention of Terrorism Act and the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) with soft approaches like community engagement and international cooperation. Despite progress, challenges persist harsh tactics caused human rights abuses and eroded public trust, while porous borders enabled terrorist infiltration. The study urges ongoing strategy refinement, prioritizing human rights, trust-building, and regional collaboration. It recommends a Regional Border Security and Intelligence Framework (RBSIF) with neighboring countries and Community-Led Counterterrorism Forums (CLCFs) in high-risk areas like Nairobi and Garissa to enhance security, cooperation, and community resilience for lasting peace.