#WDCS - Twitter Hashtag

17 days ago

Representatives from 12 Ward Development Committees (#WDCs) across Isiolo, Marsabit and Samburu counties came together to reflect on a journey of local leadership, community-driven development and collective action. Having spent the past year advancing priorities identified and approved by their communities, the WDCs gathered to share experiences, celebrate achievements, reflect on lessons learned and chart the way forward. The WDCs represented Baawa, Lodokojek, Wamba West, Waso, Golbo, Maikona, Sagante/Jaldesa, Laisamis, Charri, Kinna, Ngaremara and Burat Wards. Throughout the workshop, participants took stock of the progress made in implementing ward priorities, highlighting successes, challenges and the practical lessons emerging from efforts to respond to local development needs. Their stories underscored the critical role that community-led structures play in ensuring that development processes remain responsive, inclusive and accountable to the people they serve. Convened by @FCDCKenya through the @RANGEprogramme , the two-day Reflection, Learning and Re-planning Workshop provided a platform for meaningful dialogue, peer learning and strategic planning. Participants reflected on how local leadership structures can work more effectively together to address some of the most pressing challenges facing communities across the region. A key area of discussion focused on strengthening collaboration between WDCs and other community institutions, particularly Community Land Management Committees (CLMCs). Recognizing the interconnected nature of natural resource management, land governance and conflict, participants explored ways of improving coordination and joint action around grazing management, access to water resources, land use planning, conflict prevention and the promotion of peaceful coexistence. These discussions were especially important in the context of increasing pressure on shared resources driven by climate variability, population growth and changing livelihoods. The workshop also offered an opportunity for participants to review existing advocacy plans and sharpen key messages for engagement in county planning and budgeting processes. Discussions emphasized the importance of ensuring that community priorities are effectively represented in decision-making spaces and that development investments respond to the realities and aspirations of local communities. Special attention was given to understanding the needs of marginalized and vulnerable groups and exploring practical ways of strengthening linkages and participation mechanisms to ensure that no one is left behind. Participants reflected on how inclusive development approaches can create opportunities for all community members to contribute to and benefit from development initiatives. In addition, the workshop examined how disaster risk management, climate change adaptation and vulnerability reduction can be more effectively integrated into ward development initiatives. Participants shared experiences and insights on building resilience and strengthening communities' capacity to anticipate, withstand and recover from climate-related and other shocks. The workshop concluded with a comprehensive re-planning exercise for the next financial year. Each ward reviewed its priorities, identified emerging needs and developed actionable plans aligned with county planning and budgeting cycles. Through this process, the WDCs reaffirmed their commitment to promoting inclusive participation, strengthening accountability, mobilizing local solutions and ensuring that community voices continue to shape development decisions and drive sustainable development outcomes across @isioloCounty011 , @MarsabitGov and @SamburuCountyKE counties.

FCDCKenya's tweet photo. Representatives from 12 Ward Development Committees (#WDCs) across Isiolo, Marsabit and Samburu counties came together to reflect on a journey of local leadership, community-driven development and collective action. Having spent the past year advancing priorities identified and approved by their communities, the WDCs gathered to share experiences, celebrate achievements, reflect on lessons learned and chart the way forward.

The WDCs represented Baawa, Lodokojek, Wamba West, Waso, Golbo, Maikona, Sagante/Jaldesa, Laisamis, Charri, Kinna, Ngaremara and Burat Wards. Throughout the workshop, participants took stock of the progress made in implementing ward priorities, highlighting successes, challenges and the practical lessons emerging from efforts to respond to local development needs. Their stories underscored the critical role that community-led structures play in ensuring that development processes remain responsive, inclusive and accountable to the people they serve.

Convened by @FCDCKenya through the @RANGEprogramme , the two-day Reflection, Learning and Re-planning Workshop provided a platform for meaningful dialogue, peer learning and strategic planning. Participants reflected on how local leadership structures can work more effectively together to address some of the most pressing challenges facing communities across the region.

A key area of discussion focused on strengthening collaboration between WDCs and other community institutions, particularly Community Land Management Committees (CLMCs). Recognizing the interconnected nature of natural resource management, land governance and conflict, participants explored ways of improving coordination and joint action around grazing management, access to water resources, land use planning, conflict prevention and the promotion of peaceful coexistence. These discussions were especially important in the context of increasing pressure on shared resources driven by climate variability, population growth and changing livelihoods.

The workshop also offered an opportunity for participants to review existing advocacy plans and sharpen key messages for engagement in county planning and budgeting processes. Discussions emphasized the importance of ensuring that community priorities are effectively represented in decision-making spaces and that development investments respond to the realities and aspirations of local communities.

Special attention was given to understanding the needs of marginalized and vulnerable groups and exploring practical ways of strengthening linkages and participation mechanisms to ensure that no one is left behind. Participants reflected on how inclusive development approaches can create opportunities for all community members to contribute to and benefit from development initiatives.
In addition, the workshop examined how disaster risk management, climate change adaptation and vulnerability reduction can be more effectively integrated into ward development initiatives. Participants shared experiences and insights on building resilience and strengthening communities' capacity to anticipate, withstand and recover from climate-related and other shocks.

The workshop concluded with a comprehensive re-planning exercise for the next financial year. Each ward reviewed its priorities, identified emerging needs and developed actionable plans aligned with county planning and budgeting cycles. Through this process, the WDCs reaffirmed their commitment to promoting inclusive participation, strengthening accountability, mobilizing local solutions and ensuring that community voices continue to shape development decisions and drive sustainable development outcomes across @isioloCounty011 , @MarsabitGov and @SamburuCountyKE counties.

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WDCS Technology UAE @wdcsuae

about 2 months ago

Most UAE businesses are asking: “Should we enter the metaverse?” In this market, experiences don’t scale. Ownership and transactions do. That’s where real revenue sits. → Build it right with WDCS Technology UAE #MetaverseDevelopment #WDCS

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WDCS Technology UAE @wdcsuae

4 months ago

Agentic AI is transforming enterprises in the UAE. Autonomous systems. Real-time decisions. Enterprise-scale execution. WDCS builds secure 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗜 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for forward-thinking organizations. #AgenticAI #WDCS #UAETech

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WDCS Technology UAE @wdcsuae

4 months ago

𝗪𝗲𝗯𝟯 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗶! Clear rules, $𝟮𝗕+ 𝗳unding & zero tax. 𝗪𝗗𝗖𝗦 helps you launch dApps, DeFi, NFTs & more. Build the future now! #WDCS #Web3 #Blockchain #Dubai #WDCSuae #dApps

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Mike Loos @Loos1306

about 1 year ago

Owen Riegling made a surprise appearance at the WDCS year end memorial today. What a great gesture to close out what has been a difficult end to the school year for many. #wdcs #riverhawks #brucecounty

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Faith A.O. @FaithAO_

over 2 years ago

@HIVpxresearch @ltsague @AfricaCDC A very crucial discuss especially for the backing need for intensified efforts towards Strengthening the 🇳🇬 Ward Health System #WDCs can play significant roles in amplifying pandemic prep/response strategies - as they touch community involvement. @Muyi_Aina @BANigeria @tokwor7

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わいちゃん🐟🐬🐳🏄🏊🍍🌴🌻☀️🐚👙🍧🍦⛵️🍉 @yeah_waichan

over 2 years ago

#WDCS

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わいちゃん🐟🐬🐳🏄🏊🍍🌴🌻☀️🐚👙🍧🍦⛵️🍉 @yeah_waichan

over 2 years ago

WDCS行ってきた〜!!🀄🀄🀄 上位卓には行けたけど、さばみその養分になって𝑭𝒊𝒏. ドンジャラ楽しすぎて一生できる🥹🩷 草むしりでにょひくんがスクワットさせられてたの草𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧⚘ かえまさばしんありがとう〜︎🫶💕 #ポケカドンジャラ部 #WDCS

yeah_waichan's tweet photo. WDCS行ってきた〜!!🀄🀄🀄
上位卓には行けたけど、
さばみその養分になって𝑭𝒊𝒏.
ドンジャラ楽しすぎて一生できる🥹🩷
草むしりでにょひくんがスクワットさせられてたの草𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧⚘

かえまさばしんありがとう〜︎🫶💕
#ポケカドンジャラ部
#WDCS https://t.co/A3Q96qYwER

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チェル🍃🥜 @chmelh15

over 2 years ago

第3回WDCS！大チョンボで迷惑かけちゃって申し訳ないです💦 でもその後に大逆転負けという笑えるオチが付きました🙆‍♂️ 今回もめちゃ楽しかった〜！！推しハンバーグも布教できて幸せ🐮🫶 #WDCS #ポケカドンジャラ部

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𝕞𝕠𝕟🍃🥜 @goodmoimoi

over 2 years ago

🀄️WDCS vol.3 引きよわよわでまじで振るわなかったけど、チムメン強すぎてチーム戦3位！賞品から最推しのﾊﾙﾄ×2いただいて（皆からだれ？って言われまくって泣いたけど）ﾊｯﾋﾟｰﾊｯﾋﾟｰﾊｯﾋﾟｰ😸 打ち上げ笑いすぎて声かれた！！！楽しすぎたｱｻﾞｽ！！！ #ポケカドンジャラ部 #WDCS