Inter-Religious Council of Kenya(IRCK)

Mobilizing Faith Communities for Common Action

[Inter-Religious Council of Kenya(IRCK) @irck_info]

What does it take to build lasting peace? Kenya🇰🇪 asked itself and reviewed its entire peacebuilding architecture. Discover the New Agenda for Peace
@AmaniPamoja @UnKenya @InteriorKE @NSCpeace @sricKenya

#KenyaNewPeaceAgenda

[Inter-Religious Council of Kenya(IRCK) @irck_info]

@irck_info has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with @islamicreliefke, formalizing the implementation of the #LIMCOProject; a landmark achievement for communities across Marsabit County. This partnership marks a defining step toward a more peaceful, cohesive, and resilient #Marsabit.

As a humanitarian organization rooted in faith-based diplomacy, Islamic Relief Kenya remains steadfast in its mission to advance peacebuilding across Kenya, bridging religious, ethnic, and community divides through dialogue, trust, and shared humanity. This MOU reaffirms that mission, anchoring humanitarian action within community-owned structures for lasting impact.

At the heart of this partnership lies the Marsabit Interfaith Council, a powerful platform bringing together religious leaders as trusted, credible voices for early warning, dialogue, and conflict prevention. By strengthening this interfaith infrastructure, the #LIMCOProject will drive its key outcome areas: enhanced social cohesion, strengthened community resilience against conflict triggers, and sustainable interfaith mechanisms for dialogue and reconciliation.

Together, IRCK and IRK are not just signing a document are also investing in a future where faiths unite rather than divide, and where Marsabit's communities lead their own journey to lasting peace.
#PeaceInMarsabit #LeveragingOnInterfaithMechanisms

[Inter-Religious Council of Kenya(IRCK) @irck_info]

Saku Sub-County's peace architecture strengthened, thanks to the LIMCO project's Early Warning Early Response initiative by @islamicreliefke @CAID_Kenya . Security officers, religious leaders, women, youth, elders and peace committees now share a sharper understanding of emerging local conflict drivers, including the rise of sophisticated weapons in community raids and retaliatory livestock attacks.

Practical mediation skills are now in local hands, strengthening the ability to resolve domestic disputes and inter-community land conflicts at the grassroots level. Coordination between government, faith, and community actors has been reinforced, and valuable conflict intelligence has been generated to enable faster, better-targeted responses.

Peacebuilding has also reached residents directly, with peacebuilding, social cohesion, and PCVE messages shared with the community at Webera, extending impact beyond institutions to the grassroots. The result is a more responsive, sustainable peace architecture for Saku Sub-County.

#PeaceBuilding #Marsabit #LIMCO

[NCIC Kenya @NCIC_Kenya]

#NCIC and @irck_info reiterate their readiness to work together through advocacy, grassroots mobilization and joint action to secure Kenya a peaceful electioneering period ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

The #NCIC, led by Chairman Bishop Dr. @kephaomae, today held a consultative meeting with the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK), led by Chairman Sheikh Abdullahi Salat.

In the spirit of partnership, the two institutions agreed to deepen collaboration by strengthening real-time monitoring and early warning systems for hate speech and dangerous rhetoric across all platforms; revitalizing multi-stakeholder platforms, including the @Uwiano_Peace expanding county-level interfaith networks for civic education, community peace committees and accountability; and supporting measures to enhance the Commission's capacity to address toxic public discourse and protect national cohesion, among other priority areas.

Following the deliberations, the two teams held a joint press statement on emerging threats to national cohesion ahead of the 2027 General Elections, reaffirming their shared commitment to safeguarding peace, unity and social cohesion.

#AmaniKwaGround #OnePeopleOneNationOneDestiny

[SUPKEM KENYA @SUPKEM1]

@irck_info Chairman and SUPKEM Secretary General Sheikh Abdullahi Salat today led a consultative meeting with NCIC Chairman Bishop Dr. Kepha N. Omae to strengthen collaboration on peace, national cohesion, and peaceful elections ahead of the 2027 General Elections. #SUPKEM #IRCK

[Kepha Nyandega @Knyandega]

@NCIC_Kenya @irck_info @kephaomae Yeah, it was great to join the @irck_info in paying courtesy call on the @NCIC_Kenya

[Inter-Religious Council of Kenya(IRCK) @irck_info]

Joint press statement by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission and the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya on threats to national cohesion ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/g7WbXi6i6p

[Daily Nation @NationAfrica]

NCIC Chair Kepha Nyamweya: CS Duale, Rigathi Gachagua among leaders being investigated over their utterances

[Daily Nation @NationAfrica]

NCIC Chairperson Kepha Omae to Kenyans: We can't act on TikTok clips. Report cases of incitement to us

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

Human rights belong to all of us. They are non-negotiable.

And they are fundamental to our hopes for a world at peace.

https://t.co/9m948qhduE
#StandUp4HumanRights

[Inter-Religious Council of Kenya(IRCK) @irck_info]

Communities in Saku and Moyale Sub-Counties, Marsabit County, are set to benefit from stronger interfaith cohesion and reduced conflict, following the signing of a Co-Funding and Implementation Agreement for the Leveraging Interfaith Mechanism for Conflict Mitigation (LIMCO) Project.
Jointly and equally funded by @islamicreliefke & @CAID_Kenya and implemented by the IRCK, this partnership will deepen interfaith dialogue, strengthen local peace structures, and build lasting community cohesion in a region historically affected by resource-based and identity conflict.
The agreement was signed by Mr. Hassan Abdille, Country Director, @islamicreliefke and Ms. Janet Ngombalu, Country Director, @CAID_Kenya , and witnessed by IRCK Moderator Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Ngumo and Treasurer Ms. Sujatha Kotamraju.
This collaboration reflects a shared conviction that sustainable peace is built when faith communities work together, not apart. As implementation begins, Saku and Moyale residents can look forward to strengthened early-warning systems, empowered local peace actors, and more resilient interfaith relationships.
#LeveragingInterfaithForConflictManagement

[Inter-Religious Council of Kenya(IRCK) @irck_info]

IRCK participated in the Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Forum on Election Preparedness for the 2027 General Election, convened by Pamoja for Transformation Trust under the @peace_actors

The forum brought together government institutions, security agencies, faith-based organizations, civil society, and the private sector to assess Kenya's readiness for 2027 and discuss emerging electoral risks and opportunities. Discussions centered on strengthened constitutional and institutional frameworks, electoral reforms, and the peace infrastructure that continues to support peaceful elections.

Participants also examined Kenya's electoral risk profile, calling for stronger coordination, greater public trust, and enhanced early warning and early response mechanisms to prevent election-related conflict, reaffirming that peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections require collective action and shared responsibility.

The forum also explored the growing role of digital technology in elections, from voter education initiatives like Niko Kadi to the risks of misinformation, disinformation, AI-generated content, and online hate speech, with participants calling for coordinated action to safeguard electoral integrity ahead of 2027.

IRCK remains committed to working with all stakeholders to build a peaceful path to the 2027 General Election.
@SUPKEM1 @CGW_Kenya

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

Catholic Bishops’ Peace Plea:

Catholic bishops urge youth to champion peace and unity

Bishops warn against using young people to fuel violence

21st AMECEA Plenary Assembly underway in Nairobi

Bishop Kasonde calls for dialogue to bridge divisions

#CitizenSundayLive

[KCCB - Catholic Justice & Peace Department @CJPDKENYA]

All set for the opening ceremony of 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐀 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲.

The Plenary Assembly will be held under the theme:

"𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐀'𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞, 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞."

This theme reflects the Church's commitment to journeying together with young people as active participants in the life and mission of the Church.

It is inspired by the Synod on Synodality as the Assembly seeks to strengthen communion among the local Churches while listening to the voices, aspirations, and challenges of young people across Eastern Africa.

[Inter-Religious Council of Kenya(IRCK) @irck_info]

IRCK has completed the Capacity Building Forum for Garissa County's Sub-National Mediators, bringing together the National Peace and Mediation Team (NPMT) with Muslim and Christian religious leaders, community elders, youth, and women from across the county. The forum forms part of IRCK's broader rollout of county-level Capacity Building Forums as Kenya heads toward the 2027 General Elections, following the reactivation of the National Peace and Mediation Forum.

The training equipped local mediators to work alongside the NPMT to engage political actors and electoral stakeholders at both the national and county levels to ensure a peaceful electioneering period. Given Garissa's rich diversity, interfaith collaboration emerged as a critical pillar for stability, with religious leaders, elders, CSOs, and media affirmed as trusted actors in community peacebuilding.

#Garissa takes a key step on the journey toward a peaceful 2027 electioneering period. @UnKenya @UNDPKenya @SupkemG
#PeacebuildingKenya #IRCK #NPMT

[United Nations @UN]

Saturday’s #MandelaDay is an opportunity to honour Madiba's lifelong commitment to freedom, justice and equality.

Each of us can learn from and be inspired by Nelson Mandela’s legacy, and take action to achieve a better future for all.

https://t.co/4iOUFOmfXv

[Inter-Religious Council of Kenya(IRCK) @irck_info]

Led by Treasurer Ms. Sujatha Kotamraju & Amb. @Diplo_Jazz, IRCK signed a cooperation agreement with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Nairobi, to implement the Strengthening Freedom of Religion & Belief Program.

The partnership will strengthen interreligious platforms to prevent election-related violence, protect FoRB & promote inclusive democratic processes ahead of the 2027 General Election @GermanyinKenya

#FoRB #PeaceBuilding #InterfaithDialogue

[Inter-Religious Council of Kenya(IRCK) @irck_info]

Our places of worship consistently teach that all persons have both a fundamental right and a responsibility to have their voice heard , to promote human dignity and build the common good of society.

Let's strive to empower communities to become informed, engaged, and active participants in our democracy.

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