The rise of Vipanga gangs in Kwale demands action, not politics. Organized crime thrives on poverty, unemployment & weak governance. Politicizing it worsens divisions. Let’s unite for long-term resilience—not short-term fixes.
Across the nation, Kenyans poured into the streets to peacefully protest against the alarming wave of abductions targeting government critics in recent weeks. In Mombasa, MUHURI joined the march, only for the police to respond with brutality, forcefully arresting
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@NCRCKenya yesterday convened an Expert Methodology workshop for its Evaluative Study on County Action Plans (CAPs) on the prevention of recruitment of women into violent extremism in Kenya.
We partnered with @NCRCKenya on a study exploring the link between religion & crime in Kenya using a systems-thinking approach. Funded by GoK, it offers insights for systemic change in crime prevention. Special thanks to Kenneth Bundi Mbaya & Dr. Mutuma Rutere.
Happy Holidays from Smart Move Community!
Thank you, Kwale County & our partners, for your support in building inclusive, resilient communities. We reopen on Jan 6th, ready to create more impact together.
Here’s to a brighter, peaceful 2024!
#CommunityFirst#PeacefulTomorrows
Indigenous communities troubled by historical land injustices have converged in Nairobi to amplify their grievances, challenges and success in tackling land issues. These communities work with several civil society organizations including #ActionAidKenya who are also in the meeting. Also present are Law Society of Kenya (LSK) the represented by the Nairobi branch, Members of Parliament, Ministry of Land and the National Lands Commission.
#HLIConference #PowerInPeople
It's a wrap for the Women Trauma Healing Session by @KECOSCE through #JISRA .Women strength is multifaceted,they have resilience to endure ,grace to celebrate life, and the ability to heal and inspire through their experiences @Phyllis_Muema@vivian_j_joseph@irck_info@jisrake
Yesterday a workshop convened by CHRIPS under the USAID Sauti Yako, Amani programme in Mombasa. Bringing together a diverse spectrum of stakeholders, including government officials, CSOs, academia, community leaders, PWDs, the workshop investigated strategies for CVE.
International Day of Youth 12.8.2024. Imagine young people are the majority population in Africa yet they are most by affected by armed conflicts, violent extremism, banditry, violent protests and gender-based violence. They also form the core of armed combatants.
Phase 2 of Asasi Yehu dialogues, we had another amazing session in Matuga on religious tolerance #PGM in partnership with @2KonaHope Great inputs from religious leaders from Matuga Sub-County during this dialogue that was extremely interactive #Lightingpossibilities@KECOSCE
Phase 3 of our Asasi yehu dialogue sessions, we engaged women from Ng’ombeni sub location on their involvement in maintaining peace and stimulating conversations against violence and vigilantism.Facilitated by Mr. Jalim Mohamed Ibrahim. #Lightingpossibilities@KECOSCE@NLinKenya
Additional activity pics for the Tiwi,Kwale County community dialogue to enhance peaceful coexistence by promoting religious tolerance #Lightingpossibilities@KECOSCE@NLinKenya
The Smartmove community held a conversation with Tiwi residents to discuss potential solutions to religious intolerance in Tiwi Village and Matuga Sub County.The conversation focused on long-term sustainable solutions that inspire peace.@KECOSCE@NLinKenya#Lightingpossibilities
$BSE is proud to be continuing to support its local communities. Recently our team provided essential equipment, such as seaweed lining, to farmers from the Mwazaro region, assisting in their ongoing efforts to enhance #conservation and #sustainability practices in the region
Currently at Kombani: #AsasiYehu dialogue session with youth on the quest for progressive change by exploring religious tolerance in Kwale County!
@NLinKenya@KECOSCE@jisrake