Assessing the Contribution of Women in Countering Violent Extremism in Nairobi, Kenya

This study assesses the contribution of women in countering violent extremism in Nairobi, Kenya. The objectives of the study are to analyze kind of roles women play in violent extremism and countering violent extremism in Nairobi, Kenya, assess how women adopt moderate interpretations of Community-Based Organizations' (CBOs) teachings in communities to counter violent extremism, and examine ways in which women as parents should be empowered and serve as role models to counter violent extremism in their households. This research study adopted a descriptive survey design with both qualitative and quantitative methods. This research design was suitable for this study since it enables the research to describe a phenomenon precisely and scientifically. Non-probability sampling (snowballing approach) was used to collect data from respondents. To collect pertinent information from respondents the research study utilized an open-ended interview guide as well as self-administered questionnaires. This research study assumed thematic analysis in addition to descriptive statistics in data evaluation, analysis and explanation. To display the outcome, tables and figures were utilized.