Stung by two deadly terror attacks in the recent past, Kenya and France are working on comprehensive de-radicalisation and vigilance programmes. During his three-day state visit to France this week,
President Uhuru Kenyatta was accompanied by a huge contingent of intelligence gathering officers. They visited France’s military intelligence gathering centre and agreed on joint strategies to beat terror cells in the two countries.
In their bilateral talks, President Kenyatta and his French counterpart Francois Hollande agreed to confront terror threats through sharing of intelligence and increased funding.
Addressing the press after lengthy talks in Paris, the two leaders called for anti-radicalisation programmes, where France pledged financial and technical assistance to Kenya. “We know the threat posed by extremist groups and we are willing to support the fight against radicalisation,” said President Hollande.