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Role and Accountability of Private Security in Countering Violent Extremism in Kenya

Rahma Ramadhan, Lynda Ouma, Patrick Mutahi, Mutuma Ruteere, November 2021

Summary

This report discusses issues of accountability of private security companies in the context of countering violent extremism in Kenya. The data is drawn from a review of literature, interviews with key informants, and insights from five workshops that CHRIPS held in five counties: Nairobi; Kilifi; Mombasa; Kwale, and Nakuru.

Keywords

Kenya, Countering Violent Extremism, Private Security, Accountability, Nairobi, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Nakuru, Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies

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Theme
Policy
Type
Publication
Format
Adobe PDF
Published
30 November 2021
Author
Rahma Ramadhan, Lynda Ouma, Patrick Mutahi, Mutuma Ruteere
Access
Open access

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