Kenya designates Muslim Brotherwood as a terrorist organization

  

Kenya has recently designated the Muslim Brotherhood and other organizations as terrorist entities. This decision is part of a broader security strategy and is influenced by both internal and external factors. The primary reason for the ban is to strengthen Kenya's national security and its counter-insurgency campaigns. Kenya has been dealing with threats from Islamist groups like Al-Shabaab, an Al-Qaeda affiliate. 

Kenyan authorities believe that designating these groups as terrorist organizations will help them crack down on Islamist networks, curb radicalization, and prevent the spread of extremist ideologies within the country. The decision also reflects a significant shift in Kenya's foreign policy and its alliances in the Middle East. 

Kenya has been strengthening its ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a country that is one of the fiercest opponents of the Muslim Brotherhood. The UAE and other Gulf monarchies (like Saudi Arabia and Bahrain) have long considered the Brotherhood a threat to their authoritarian rule and have designated it as a terrorist group. By following suit, Kenya is signaling a closer security and economic partnership with Abu Dhabi.

The ban is not without controversy within Kenya. Some local political figures, particularly from the ruling party, have criticized the move, arguing that it could alienate parts of Kenya's Muslim community and potentially fuel further radicalization among certain individuals. While the Muslim Brotherhood is not known to have a widespread presence or have carried out major attacks in Kenya, the ban reflects the government's pre-emptive approach to security and its political alignment with external partners.

The following countries have banned the Muslim Brotherhood, citing various reasons related to national security or political stability:

Bahrain 🇧🇭
Egypt 🇪🇬
Russia 🇷🇺
Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Syria 🇸🇾
United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
Austria 🇦🇹
Kenya 🇰🇪 

from "Gemini"