Assessing the Effectiveness of Intelligence Gathering and Sharing (IGS) in Countering
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Date
2020
Authors
Wanderi, Simon Mwangi
Mwangi, Susan Waiyego
Wasonga, Joseph
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IJIRAS
Abstract
Abstract: Despite Kenya’s continuous efforts to streamline intelligence gathering and sharing (IG & S) to help curb
transnational terrorism, debates continue to range on its effectiveness within the context of increased global terror
threats. The purpose of this paper is to appraise the effectiveness of intelligence gathering and sharing as a
counterterrorism strategy in Kenya. The paper begins by identifying main types of intelligences applied to curb
transnational terrorism in Kenya; progresses to assess the contribution of different types of intelligence in curbing
transnational terrorism in Kenya; analyze the effectiveness and or ineffectiveness of intelligence gathering and sharing in
curbing transnational terrorism in Kenya; and finally examines the challenges undermining the use of intelligence in
curbing transnational terrorism. An exploratory research design was applied where data was collected and analyzed using
the mixed methods approach from disciplined and civilian components. Findings revealed that most of Kenya’s
Intelligence gathering and sharing (henceforth abbreviated as IG & S) use different types of intelligence. IG & S agencies
largely handle human intelligence and signals intelligence to confront transnational terrorism. The use of IG & S is
fundamentally contributing to the fight against terrorism in the country but it is confronted by several conspicuous
challenges that need to be addressed. The study concludes by noting that while efforts at reinvigorating IG & S have
borne fruits more needs to be done especially with regard to precision of the target of anticipated attack and timeliness of
the intelligence gathered and dispatched to other security agencies.
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Keywords
Intelligence, Intelligence gathering and sharing, Transnational terrorism, Counterterrorism
Citation
Mwangi, W. S., Mwangi, S. W., & Wasonga, J. (2020). Assessing The Effectiveness Of Intelligence Gathering And Sharing (IGS) In Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) In Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 7(1), 149-156.