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Do not ignore threats of youth radicalisation in Kenya, leaders advised

Muslims follow proceedings at Tononoka grounds in Mombasa to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadhan. [PHOTO: MAARUFU MOHAMMED/STANDARD]

Nairobi - Community leaders have called on the government to play its part in making the youth less vulnerable to radicalisation and violent extremism in the country.

Speaking on Sunday in Nairobi's Eastleigh area, the leaders said that the government in partnership with local communities need to work together to cushion youths from being lured by criminal and terrorist groups that take advantage of their vulnerability.

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