Varsity students sensitised on dangers of radicalisation, extremism
Over 21 Universities from eight regions across the country are participating in the debate. The post Varsity students sensitised on dangers of radicalisation, extremism appeared first on KBC Digital .
On Thursday, a four-day forum commenced at Multimedia University in Nairobi, aimed at enlightening university students about the perils of radicalisation and joining extremist groups. Spearheaded by the National Counter Terrorism Centre, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and development partners, the initiative seeks to foster resilience among students, inspire their involvement in peacebuilding, and dissuade them from participating in political violence, religious extremism, and radical social ideologies.
Joseph Kanyiri, the Chief Liaison Officer for prevention and reconciliation at the National Counter Terrorism Centre, highlighted the Kenya Universities Debate Championship's objective. He emphasized the necessity of empowering the youth as pivotal agents in combating violence spurred by political, religious, or social ideologies.
Speaking at the event, NCIC Director Kilian Nyambu underscored the role of education as a formidable barrier against radicalisation as Kenya approaches the 2027 elections. The development partners pledged their unwavering support to initiatives that aim to build the resilience of youth and communities.
The forum is set to engage over 21 universities from eight regions throughout the nation.
Written by urgent.news from KBC's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
