alii mwango

Peace and Security; Development Expert.

[KECOSCE @KECOSCE]

@TetraTech @FCDOGovUK @USEmbassyKenya @NCIC_Kenya @IEBCKenya @denmarkinkenya @UKinKenya @JakiMbogo @aliimwango @Phyllis_Muema @TanariverN81611 @KomoraMilt96657 @tanariverTV @NCTC_Kenya @NSCpeace @tmuthama

[National Police Service-Kenya @NPSOfficial_KE]

DIG-APS ATTENDS OFFICIAL OPENING OF NANYUKI POLICARE CENTRE

Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service, Mr. Gilbert Masengeli, today attended the official opening of the Nanyuki POLICARE Centre at Nanyuki Police Station, Laikipia East Sub-County.

The POLICARE Centre was constructed with support from the British High Commission through the REINVENT Programme and the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), and handed over to NPS in 2022.

Since its establishment, the Centre has greatly enhanced the capacity of the National Police Service (NPS) to address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) expeditiously.

In his address, the British High Commissioner, H.E. Neil Wigan, who was the chief guest, expressed his gratitude to NPS for the dedication and selflessness its officers exhibit in offering services to the public, even under difficult and challenging circumstances.

H.E. Wigan further assured the Service of continued support in the fight against counterterrorism, narcotics, and transnational organised crime.

On his part, DIG Masengeli welcomed the continued partnership with the British Government, noting that the collaboration has enabled the Service to make strides in service delivery for the benefit of the public.

He added that these collective efforts from various stakeholders and partners will also go a long way in strengthening the Inspector General's clarion call to make police stations centres of excellence and to convert Gender Desks into fully-fledged Gender Units.

Today's event also provided an opportunity for the leaders to meet members of the Community Policing Committees, the County Security Committee, Nyumba Kumi leaders, and members of the public in the area, as part of efforts to reinvigorate the fight against GBV.

Also in attendance were the Governor of Laikipia County, Hon. Joshua Irungu, County Police Commander for Laikipia, Mr. Benjamin Cherwon Boen, CP, Laikipia County Commissioner, Mr. Onesmus Kyatha, Chief of Party of REINVENT, Ms. Jaki Mbogo, and representatives from the Ministry of Health, State Department for Gender, and the Judiciary.

[REINVENT Programme @ReinventKenya]

Setting up a Situation Room doesn’t require a massive budget! With a modest space, a dedicated team, and a toll-free helpline, it can be scalable, cost-effective, and highly impactful in efforts to #EndGBV and support #ForAllWomenAndGirls

[REINVENT Programme @ReinventKenya]

To showcase the Situation Room model & encourage its adoption in Kisumu.
The Mombasa team engaged with:
✅ Kisumu Gender Technical Working Group
✅ County officials from the Gender & Health departments

Key insight: 👇

[REINVENT Programme @ReinventKenya]

🧵You’ve likely heard us highlight the impact of the Mombasa County SGBV Situation Room in strengthening SGBV prevention & response.

Now, our partner @ConcernsWomen is hosting a delegation frm @SautiYaWake & the Mombasa County Govt in Kisumu for a learning visit. The goal?👇

[UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 @UKinKenya]

Security partners 🇬🇧 🤝 🇰🇪

[UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 @UKinKenya]

Promoting accountability & transparency in Kenya.

Earlier this week, we met the new Board of @IPOA_KE. The 🇬🇧UK has provided longstanding support to IPOA’s work to promote accountability, including through UK-funded @ReinventKenya.

[Rural Women Peace Link @RuralWomenPL]

we convened the Uasin Gishu Security & Intelligence Committee meeting with support from @ReinventKenya, strengthening SGBV response, community policing & justice access.
Key takeaways:
✔️ Stakeholder collaboration for GBV prevention
✔️ Tackling stigma & justice gaps

[PHYLLISMUEMA @Phyllis_Muema]

@ReinventKenya @JakiMbogo @samwandoh @aliimwango @KECOSCE @UKinKenya @FCDONeilWigan @FCDOGovUK @tendasasa

[KECOSCE @KECOSCE]

We were honored to host @FCDONeilWigan at our Early Warning Early Response (EWER) Hub in Mombasa, where he gained firsthand insight into how the system is enhancing crime and violence prevention in Kenya’s coastal region. Some of the key outputs include;
The system disaggregated 517 reports and alerts in 2024. These alerts were critical in informing the security interventions and decisions that helped to mitigate conflict situations.
The system has strengthened collaboration between communities, local structures, and security actors, leading to improved response and violence prevention. Through the support of @ReinventKenya community policing structures have been reinforced, enhancing information sharing and patrols in hotspot areas. Increased awareness on S-GBV prevention and access to justice has led to 20+ active case follow-ups, with 15+ prosecutions ensuring perpetrators are held accountable.
Our dedicated EWER monitors shared their experiences, highlighting the impact of real-time data in shaping effective security responses. Together, we continue to build safer communities. #KEWER

[REINVENT Programme @ReinventKenya]

Y2016:Jamii Thabiti Programme(our predecessor) introduces a gender bill prototype guiding counties2integrate gender incl into their dev priorities

Y2024:Bungoma  launches its 1st gender mainstreaming policy + 5 related policies inspired by the prototype⤵️
https://t.co/4HZBw15SBs

[UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 @UKinKenya]

🇬🇧UK funding enables partners @REINVENTKenya & @Midrifthurinet to enhance community policing in Nakuru, boosting:

👉 Public confidence
👉 Access to justice
👉 Support for SGBV survivors

We met 🇰🇪 officials, businesses & law enforcement to review progress & what can be improved.

[MIDRIFT HURINET @Midrifthurinet]

Ongoing Now:
Establishment and Operationalization of the Baringo Multi-Sectoral Coordination and Collaboration Forum on Peace and Security.
@InteriorKE @NPSOfficial_KE @ReinventKenya @DIGNITY_INT

[State Department for Gender Affairs - Kenya @gender_ke]

The National steering committee on Women Peace and Security(WPS) is validating the impact assessment report for KNAP 2 led by SDGAA team and co-chairs. The impact assessment report will inform the development of NAP 3

[REINVENT Programme @ReinventKenya]

Happy holidays from all of us here at #REINVENT
#MerryChristmas