Influence of Religion on Terrorism in Mombasa County Kenya
| dc.contributor.author | Ochieng, James Victor | |
| dc.contributor.author | Omboto, John | |
| dc.contributor.author | Oyombra, George | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-01-26T12:59:06Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-01-26T12:59:06Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-06 | |
| dc.description | Article | |
| dc.description.abstract | Over the past decade, Mombasa County has experienced a disturbing pattern of terrorist activities, many of which have been linked to religious extremism. The coastal region of Kenya, including Mombasa, has been particularly vulnerable due to its religious diversity therefore the study sought to assess the influence of religion on terrorism in Mombasa County Kenya. The study was anchored on the concept of human needs theory. The study used a descriptive research design. The target population was 116 Sub-chief and Chief and 232 Community representatives, (Wazee wa Nyumba Kumi & Religious Leaders). Therefore, the total target population was 348. The data that was gathered in this study was both qualitative and quantitative in nature. Quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive statistics such as percentages with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. Tables and pie charts were used present the study findings from quantitative data. While qualitative data was analyzed through content and thematic analysis and presented in prose form. The study findings revealed that recruitment into extremist groups was aided by the high percentage of students dropping out of elementary and secondary education. The study concluded that there is a strong positive correlation existed between religion on terrorism in Mombasa County Kenya, (r = 0.541; p < 0.05). The study recommended that religious institutions should facilitate interfaith dialogues to promote tolerance, understanding, and unity among different religious communities. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Ochieng, J. V., Omboto, J., & Oyombra, G. (2025). Influence of religion on terrorism in Mombasa County Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 12 (2), 1792 – 1805. http://dx.doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v12i2.3303 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v12i2.3303 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/32220 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Strategic Journals | |
| dc.title | Influence of Religion on Terrorism in Mombasa County Kenya | |
| dc.type | Article |