HESBONE NDUNGU

Passionate about Service || Political Scientist || Public Policy and Administration || Electoral Assistance || MIRL

[NCIC Kenya @NCIC_Kenya]

The #NCIC has taken three individuals to court for Ethnic Contempt contrary to Section 62(1) of the NCI Act. Shadrack Kiptoo Sigei faces a hearing on 22nd July 2026, while Bare Sahara Ahmed and David Onyanga Elgon (alias MC Adek Tatu) are due for mention on 22nd and 29th June 2026 respectively.

The Commission is additionally investigating 25 suspects for hate speech and ethnic contempt offences at various stages of completion, with charges to follow before the relevant courts.

@DCI_Kenya @InteriorKE #StopHateSpeech #NationalCohesion #NCIC #OnePeopleOneNationOneDestiny

[HESBONE NDUNGU @hmndungu]

@DavidOsiany God bless you... I felt that pain and in a longtime, my tears came out... Thank you for thinking about this man and family.

[🇰🇪 David Osiany, HSC @DavidOsiany]

Yesterday was Sabbath, but the pain in my heart did not drive me to the pulpit or to the pews of my church in Lavington. The pain in my heart drove me to Narok town to trace and find the man whose daughter perished in the Utumishi Girls fire incident in Gilgil.

Dennis Nyakeri, a tour operator and Rebecca Maina, a pastor, were in a church service at home when I arrived. I avoided eye contact with Dennis when I was ushered in to sit, because in seeing his pain, I was going to lose my ‘manliness’ and shed a tear of communal grief 😪😪😪.

In that service, even as the founders of Fountain of Life Church Bishop Mureu and his dear wife spoke, one could feel a sense of emptiness, pain, anger and confusion. It is the pain that makes one question God. It was the kind of pain that seemed for a moment to obscure the clarity of Jesus Christ.

A parent of another child at Utumishi who was a close friend of Sheryl (the departed girl), recounted their conversation with Dennis earlier. She said Dennis referred to the Bible’s Psalm 90:10 which states that “The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty, if we have the strength...". And then Dennis paused and asked, where does 15 years come in😪😪😪??? How does God allow my 15 year old to die!!😫😫😫😭😭😭😭😭

At that point, I had lost it all. I broke down. When I stood to speak, I was a mess, I must confess. I told them that I did not know anyone there. I had never met Dennis, nor his wife my whole life. I am not a parent in Utumishi. I am not from Narok and own nothing in that county. I am not a fellow tour operator of Dennis. I am not Kisii as Dennis, neither am I kikuyu as his dear wife. I do not fellowship with their
Church. I was just a man, who felt the pain of his fellow man😭😭😭😭, took himself alone, to go and share this Jesus and to take love to a wounded soul.

Friends, the pain in that home cannot be compared to any I have seen in many days. The pain endured in identifying one’s child when it’s all ashes, breaks me to the bone 😭😭😭😭😭. Jesus, please come and heal the parents whose children died in that inferno😪😪😪. Please come Lord. Please come.

For the many who reached out with information about Dennis, thank you for helping me find him. For the hundreds of you who sought how they may help and chip in, please send your support to Dennis’s number: 0794589354. Please send your generous and kind support. 😭😭😭.

Those in Narok, please visit with this family and share cheer and comfort. God bless you all. #MenForMen #HealingJourney #GodInAllThings

[Terrorism Reporting Centre KE @TerrorismReport]

WHAT COUNTS AS TERROR FINANCING?
When people hear the term “terror financing,” they often think of large sums of money.

In reality, providing funds, resources, transport, accommodation or other forms of support to terrorist groups can also be a criminal offence.

Not every contribution is measured by its size.

Sometimes even small acts of support can have serious legal consequences.

Understanding the law is part of protecting yourself and your community.

#POTA #CommunitySafety #TRCKE
@NCTC_Kenya
@ODPP_KE

[Dr. Daniel Mutegi Giti, Ph.D. @DanielGiti]

Recent displays of political intolerance threaten the cohesion that holds our nation together. Leaders and citizens alike must model respect and restraint; public debate should be issue‑based towards development and not personal attacks that can cause chaos and conflicts.
Together we can defend our unity, intolerance has no place in our public life.
#PeaceAndCohesion #RespectfulPolitics

[NCTC Kenya @NCTC_Kenya]

Prepared and informed frontline officers are key to preventing violent extremism. Supported by @EUinKenya and as part of ongoing efforts under the Kenya–EU partnership, NCTC facilitated another sensitization session for a new cohort of over 700 Kenya Police Service trainees at Kiganjo Police Training College in Nyeri County on the implementation of the NSPCVE.

The session focused on raising awareness on radicalization pathways, strengthening prevention and response efforts, and equipping officers with practical skills to address extremist threats while upholding human rights and community trust.

Through such partnerships, NCTC continues advancing NSPCVE implementation and strengthening frontline capacity to build safer and more resilient communities.

#NSPCVE #SecureKe
@theGCERF

[NCTC Kenya @NCTC_Kenya]

Strengthening frontline capacity is key to preventing violent extremism.

On 25th of April, @NCTC_Kenya engaged over 700 Kenya Police Service trainees at Kiganjo Police Training College in @County19Nyeri through a sensitization session under the #Kenya–#EU partnership on implementing the National Strategy to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism .

The session focused on building awareness of pathways to radicalization and equipping officers with practical skills to identify, prevent, and respond to extremist influences while upholding human rights and community trust.

Grounded in the core pillars of #NSPCVE: awareness, empowerment, early warning and response, policy and practice, and inclusivity: the engagement reinforced the critical role of frontline officers in safeguarding communities.

With support from @EUinKenya, #NCTC continues to strengthen resilience and promote a proactive, informed approach to countering violent extremism.

#NSPCVE #SecureKe #TuweTayariKuilinda

@NPSOfficial_KE @NSCpeace @IG_NPS @PPReforms_Ke @PrisonsKe @DCI_Kenya @Koplo__ @PoliceKE @KEPSA_KENYA @CSMechanism @CTP_Kenya

[APS Kenya @APSKenya]

Happy Labour Day.
#LabourDay2026

[National Police Service-Kenya @NPSOfficial_KE]

PRESS STATEMENT : REINFORCING NATIONAL UNITY AND CALM AS SECURITY OPERATIONS CONTINUE IN TSEIKURU AND UKASI

[UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 @UKinKenya]

Greatness recognizes greatness 🇰🇪✨

Janeth Jepkosgei watching Sebastian Sawe conquer the London Marathon 2026 #SebastianSawe #LondonMarathon

[HESBONE NDUNGU @hmndungu]

Proud of our partnership! @SFCG_Kenya @SingoeiAKorir @NCIC_Kenya

[NCTC Kenya @NCTC_Kenya]

Effective #PCVE efforts calls for strategic partnership both globally and locally.

The Christchurch Call Foundation and @SFCG_Kenya paid a courtesy visit to the @NCTC_Kenya. The discussion focused on strengthening partnerships, sharing insights and advancing joint efforts towards Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism.

@NCIC_Kenya

#SecureKe #SeeSomethingSaySomething #StayVigilant

[NCIC Kenya @NCIC_Kenya]

The NCIC convened a consultative meeting with the Christ Church Call Foundation and @SFCG_Kenya under the Catalyst Project to address emerging digital risks shaping social cohesion.

[Action Life Kenya @actionlife_Ke]

Mwananke Imara Program

#MwanamkeImara #WomenInLeadership #peerlearning #empowerment #ActionLife #LeadershipJourney #canadainkenya #canada #GovernmentofCanada #CanadaAbroad #canadaafrica

This program is implemented by @SFCG_Kenya in partnership with @actionlife_Ke, with support from @CanHCKenya

@YOWPSUD_ @NCTC_Kenya

[National Youth Council Kenya @NYC_YouthVoice]

The wait is over—it's time to lead! 🇰🇪

​The National Youth Council 2026 Election dates are officially out. From the Ward level to the National Congress, this is your moment to step up and represent.

[Action Life Kenya @actionlife_Ke]

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲–𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭.
Today’s Community–Security Dialogue under the Mwanamke Imara initiative brought together women champions, security actors, and justice institutions in a conversation that was as honest as it was necessary. What began as a structured session quickly evolved into a deep reflection on the realities shaping security, justice, and prevention in Tana River.
The dialogue, anchored on the understanding that preventing violent extremism requires more than enforcement, created space for women and institutions to confront the everyday issues that often go unspoken Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Technology-Facilitated GBV (TFGBV), mistrust, delayed justice, and the growing disconnect between communities and formal systems.
From the outset, it was clear that this was not going to be a routine engagement. The conversation opened with a simple but powerful question: what does security really mean from a woman’s perspective? For many of the women present, security was not defined by the absence of attacks, but by the presence of dignity, safety at home, and the ability to seek justice without fear.
As the session progressed, Hon. Too, Magistrate from Tana River, grounded the discussion in reality. He acknowledged that while the legal framework exists, the experience of justice on the ground often tells a different story. He noted that the gap between law and lived experience is where mistrust begins—and where prevention efforts are weakened.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) added another layer, highlighting the challenges of prosecution in contexts where cases are underreported, withdrawn, or unsupported by evidence. Yet, the women in the room did not hold back. They spoke openly about fatigue about reporting cases that go nowhere, about silence that grows after repeated disappointment, and about fear that discourages others from stepping forward.
The National Police Service (NPS) officers present responded with equal honesty. They acknowledged that the first point of contact matters deeply, and that how a survivor is received can either build or break trust. One officer noted that when women are dismissed, delayed, or judged, they do not return and neither does the community’s confidence.
What made today’s dialogue particularly powerful was how the conversation moved beyond individual cases to uncover deeper patterns. Women began to draw connections between GBV, household tension, youth frustration, and broader insecurity. One participant captured it clearly: when violence happens in silence and justice is delayed, anger and resentment begin to grow quietly. If these grievances are not addressed, they do not disappear they shift, they deepen, and in some cases, they are exploited.
This is where the dialogue firmly positioned GBV and TFGBV within the P/CVE space. The discussion on digital harm revealed a growing concern: women and girls are increasingly being targeted through online spaces, where dignity is stripped away in seconds and justice struggles to keep pace. Participants noted that digital violence not only harms individuals but also erodes identity, confidence, and trust key factors that influence vulnerability.
The session also created space for difficult questions, questions that are rarely asked directly. Why do communities fear reporting? Why does justice sometimes feel distant? What must institutions change for trust to be restored? These were not easy questions, but they were necessary ones. And for perhaps the first time in such a setting, they were met with openness rather than defensiveness.
As the dialogue unfolded, a shared understanding began to take shape: prevention is not the responsibility of one actor. It is collective. Communities, security agencies, and justice institutions are all part of the same system, and the effectiveness of that system depends on trust, responsiveness, and accountability.
Women champions played a central role in shaping this understanding. They did not only speak from experience they spoke with clarity, courage, and a deep sense of responsibility. They positioned themselves not as victims of insecurity, but as active contributors to prevention. Through their voices, it became evident that women are often the first to notice early warning signs, the first to respond within families and communities, and the first to feel the impact when systems fail.
Today’s dialogue reaffirmed one critical truth: violent extremism does not begin in isolation. It takes root in environments where grievances remain unaddressed, where justice feels out of reach, and where trust between communities and institutions continues to weaken.
By bringing women, security actors, and justice institutions into one shared space, Mwanamke Imara is not only creating dialogue it is rebuilding connection. It is strengthening the role of women as frontline actors in prevention, while also encouraging institutions to listen, reflect, and respond more effectively.
As the session came to a close, there was a quiet but powerful shift in the room. Not everything had been resolved, but something important had begun. There was a renewed sense that prevention is possible not through isolated efforts, but through honest engagement, shared responsibility, and the recognition that women are not on the sidelines of security they are at its center.

This program is implemented by @SFCG_Kenya f in partnership with @actionlife_Ke, with support from @CanHCKenya
#MwanamkeImara #PCVE #womeninpeacebuilding #CommunitySafety #preventingextremism #canadainkenya #canada #GovernmentofCanada #CanadaAbroad #canadaafrica

@CanadaDev @CanHCKenya @NCTC_Kenya
@Kenyajudiciary @ODPP_KE @AUC_PAPS
@PeaceCorps @IPSS_Addis @UN_OCT
@NPSOfficial_KE @NPSC_KE @IGADsecretariat
@EUinKenya @SwedeninKE @NLinKenya
@NorwayInKenya @UNODC @NCIC_Kenya
@AU_WGYD @UN_Women @UNFPAKen @unfoundation
@UN_OCT @YOWPSUD_ @CTP_Kenya

[National Police Service-Kenya @NPSOfficial_KE]

NPS PARTICIPATES IN EXTERNAL VALIDATION FOR POLICARE TRAINING CURRICULUM WORKSHOP

The National Police Service (NPS) yesterday, 15th April 2026, participated in an external validation workshop for the POLICARE Service Provider Training Curriculum and Occupational Standards.

Held at the Argyle Grand Hotel, the workshop brought together a diverse group of public and private sector experts to refine the curriculum before its formal accreditation by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Authority.

The curriculum will address key competency areas essential for an effective response to SGBV. These include survivor-centred communication, forensic evidence management, technology-facilitated gender-based violence, medico-legal documentation, child protection, case management, confidentiality, professional ethics, and inter-agency collaboration.

The Inspector General (IG) of the National Police Service, Mr. Douglas Kanja, was represented at the workshop by the NPS Director of Personnel, Dr. Wanderi Mwangi, SAIG.

In his remarks delivered by Dr. Wanderi, IG Kanja expressed appreciation to all stakeholders who have contributed to the validation process, noting that the development of the curriculum is a testament to the strength of partnerships.

He noted that the curriculum adopts a competency-based approach, which aligns with the Government of Kenya’s broader education and training reforms that emphasise the development of practical skills, values, and measurable competencies.

Additionally, he acknowledged that the shift to competency-based training is critical in ensuring standardisation, accountability, and continuous professional development. Most importantly, it strengthens our collective ability to provide timely, coordinated, and dignified support to survivors.

He reaffirmed the NPS's commitment to strengthening the POLICARE model and enhancing multi-sectoral collaboration, recognising that meaningful impact can only be achieved through partnership, shared standards, and continuous improvement.

Present during the exercise were the KPS Director of Gender and Children's Affairs, Ms. Dolly Oduor, AIG; NPS Deputy Director of Training and Research, Dr. Gideon Kirui, CP; National Police Leadership Academy (NPLA) Trainer, Ms. Sicily Gatiti, CP; and POLICARE’s Ms. Zipporah Nderitu, SSP.

Partners present included Country Director for Search for Common Ground, Ms. Judy Kimamo; NPSC Acting Director of Appeals, Policy & Legal Affairs, Ms. Eunice Nyonga; IPOA Commissioner Dr. Annette Mbogoh; Global Head of Regional and Multi-Country Programmes, Save the Children International, Mr. Anthony Njoroge; Head of Partnerships, Centre for Rights Education and Awareness, Ms. Angelina Sikandal; Staff Sergeant BATUK, Ms. Amy Thompson; alongside other officials.

[Crazy Moments @Crazymoments01]

Kindness knows no bounds

[NCIC Kenya @NCIC_Kenya]

Ongoing Digital Stewards Training in Nairobi conducted by @SFCG_Kenya with NCIC & other partners, where youth are being empowered to embrace responsible, ethical, & mindful use of technology while countering misinformation & promoting positive online engagement.
#AmaniKwaGround

[NCIC Kenya @NCIC_Kenya]

"Young people are at the heart of a peaceful digital future. As digital stewards, you are ambassadors of peace, use your voice responsibly.” #NCIC CEO Dr. @DanielGiti, during the Digital Stewards Training in Nairobi.

#AmaniKwaGround #DigitalTrust #AIforGood #Kenya

[Kenya Police Service @PoliceKE]

#WCW

Meet Sicily M Gatiti a Commissioner of Police and the immediate former Dean of studies at the National Police Leadership Academy in Ngong.

She holds two master's degrees, one in Leadership and Security Management from Kenyatta University and another in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi.

In March,2026 she was recognized by the Security Industry Association (SIA) women in Security power forum for her outstanding contribution in the security industry.

#Kenyapolice
#Utumishikwawote

[Youth4SDGs @YouthinSDGs]

Panel 2:Youth Agency and a Renewed Social Contract

Powerful voices. Bold ideas. A generation rewriting the social contract.
From @_AfricanUnion to @IGAD_SEC, from peacebuilding to diplomacy, youth aren't waiting for a seat at the table. They're building their own.
#GDCForum2026