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[Mwanamke Imara @YOWPSUD_]

Today’s conversations challenged participants to recognize the critical role women play in early warning, community awareness, and preventing radicalization, even though this role is often under-recognized. By strengthening women’s leadership and knowledge of their influence within families, communities, and institutions, we move closer to transforming the realities women face in peace and security spaces.

#MwanamkeImara @CanadaDev @CanHCKenya @SFCG_Kenya @NCTC_Kenya @Kenyajudiciary @ODPP_KE @AUC_PAPS @PeaceCorps @IPSS_Addis
@UN_OCT @NPSOfficial_KE @NPSC_KE
@actionlife_Ke @IGADsecretariat
@EUinKenya @SwedeninKE @NLinKenya
@NorwayInKenya @UNODC @NCIC_Kenya

#CanadainKenya #Canada #WomenInPCVE #WomenPeaceSecurity #CommunityResilience #IWD

[Mwanamke Imara @YOWPSUD_]

Through the #MwanamkeImara Program, the dialogue emphasized empowering women not only with knowledge but also with the confidence, networks, and leadership platforms needed to actively contribute to prevention, mediation, and community resilience efforts.

@CanadaDev @CanHCKenya @NCTC_Kenya @SFCG_Kenya @IPSS_Addis @AUC_PAPS @UNDPPA @UN_OCT @UNDP @UNDPKenya @UN_Women @unwomenkenya @NCIC_Kenya @eancdalliance @EastGovernments @Strong_Cities @TerrorismPolice

#CanadainKenya #Canada #WPS #YPS

[Mwanamke Imara @YOWPSUD_]

Day 2 of the Mwanamke Imara Learning Exchange in Kilifi brought together Security and Justice actors, counselors, mediators, and community leaders to reflect on the critical role women play in preventing vulnerabilities to violent extremism.

One of the most powerful aspects of the session was the sharing of lived experiences from the community. Participants reflected on past situations where women played a key role in protecting their children and communities from radicalization, but also acknowledged moments where lack of awareness, information, or support systems unintentionally made young people more vulnerable.

These honest reflections highlighted the urgent need to strengthen women’s awareness, leadership, and participation in Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) mechanisms. Women are often the first to notice behavioral changes within families and communities, placing them in a unique position to detect early signs of vulnerability and intervene before risks escalate.

@ODPP_KE @Kenyajudiciary @NPSOfficial_KE @SFCG_Kenya @NCTC_Kenya @NIS_Kenya @NCIC_Kenya @Hedayah_CVE @UN_OCT @GIFCT_official @TracTerrorism @CTP_Kenya @theGCERF @tendasasa @TerrorismPolice @ParisPeaceForum @IPSS_Addis @AUC_PAPS @UNPeacekeeping @IGAD_CEPCVE @Sweden @SwedeninKE @DFID_UK @TetraTech @unwomenkenya @UN_Women @UNDP @UNDPKenya @Strong_Cities

#CanadaINKenya #Canada #WomenPeaceSecurity

[Mwanamke Imara @YOWPSUD_]

#MwanamkeImara program also aligns with key national, regional, and global frameworks that promote women’s participation in peace and security. These include Kenya’s @NCTC_Kenya National Strategy for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (NSPCVE 2025–2030), the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda, and the @UN_OCT framework, which emphasize inclusive and gender-responsive prevention approaches. At the continental level, the initiative contributes to the vision of @_AfricanUnion Agenda 2063 for peaceful and secure societies, while advancing @SDGs Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 16 on gender equality and strong institutions.

The Mwanamke Imara initiative also draws from the knowledge and capacity-building efforts of global PCVE institutions such as Hedayah and the International Centre of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (ICEPCVE), reinforcing the importance of evidence-based and community-driven prevention approaches.

Through this program, Mwanamke Imara continues to empower women as leaders, advocates, and frontline actors in building resilient communities and shaping sustainable peace and security solutions.

#MwanamkeImara #WomenInPCVE #WomenPeaceSecurity #NSPCVE #Agenda2063 #SDG5 #SDG16 #CommunityResilience #KwaleCounty
@SFCG_Kenya @NCTC_Kenya @CanadaDev @CanHCKenya @SwedeninKE @NLinKenya @IGAD_CEPCVE @MastercardFdn @Hedayah_CVE @IPSS_Addis @AUC_PAPS @IGAD_CEPCVE

[Mwanamke Imara @YOWPSUD_]

The conversations also linked strongly with the priorities of Kenya’s NSPCVE 2025–2030, particularly on localization of prevention efforts, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and strengthening community-based early warning systems. Empowering women to understand their role within these frameworks is key to advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda and ensuring that prevention approaches are inclusive, community-driven, and sustainable.

Through Mwanamke Imara, we continue to create spaces where women can learn, lead, and shape solutions that strengthen peace, security, and resilience in our communities.

#MwanamkeImara @CanadaDev @CanHCKenya @SFCG_Kenya @NCTC_Kenya @Kenyajudiciary @ODPP_KE @AUC_PAPS @PeaceCorps @IPSS_Addis
@UN_OCT @NPSOfficial_KE @NPSC_KE
@actionlife_Ke @IGADsecretariat
@EUinKenya @SwedeninKE @NLinKenya
@NorwayInKenya @UNODC @NCIC_Kenya

#CanadainKenya #Canada #WomenInPCVE #WomenPeaceSecurity #CommunityResilience #IWD

[One Kenya One Family @teamwangareKE]

Good Networking from this forum, congratulations @21way1 , Keep going. #Keadrive #peacemaker

[Taylor Torch @21way1]

Honored to represent YOWPSUD at the 3-day Regional Communication Strategic Workshop on PCVE. In my roles as Portfolio Lead for Peace & Security, Climate & Food Security, and Head of Communications, I was privileged to contribute perspectives on how responsible media and community voices can strengthen prevention of violent extremism.

As the Head of the CEF Working Group on Training and Capacity Building under the #NSPCVE implementation framework, this forum was highly relevant in shaping practical activities that align county action plans with the Communication & Technology Working Group. I was glad to present our group’s proposals as a media practitioner and journalist, which focused on interventions to be implemented by media practitioners before, during and after the electioneering period including proactive reporting, counter-narratives, unified information management, and strengthened coordination between media, CSOs and government to prevent hate speech and violence.

Grateful to @NCTC_Kenya for this impactful training and for empowering us to translate policy into community-centered action that protects lives, promotes peaceful elections, and upholds national values.

#PCVE #NSPCVE #MediaForPeace #YOWPSUD @SFCG_Kenya @CanHCKenya @IGAD_CEPCVE @TanaForum @UN_OCT @Hedayah_CVE @pcve_org @NepadAprmKenya @NCIC_Kenya @theGCERF @theGCTF @iDove00 @AUC_PAPS @EUinKenya @EU_Commission @swahilipothub @peacemakersnetw @Huria_KE

[Taylor Torch @21way1]

Honored to represent YOWPSUD at the 3-day Regional Communication Strategic Workshop on PCVE. In my roles as Portfolio Lead for Peace & Security, Climate & Food Security, and Head of Communications, I was privileged to contribute perspectives on how responsible media and community voices can strengthen prevention of violent extremism.

As the Head of the CEF Working Group on Training and Capacity Building under the #NSPCVE implementation framework, this forum was highly relevant in shaping practical activities that align county action plans with the Communication & Technology Working Group. I was glad to present our group’s proposals as a media practitioner and journalist, which focused on interventions to be implemented by media practitioners before, during and after the electioneering period including proactive reporting, counter-narratives, unified information management, and strengthened coordination between media, CSOs and government to prevent hate speech and violence.

Grateful to @NCTC_Kenya for this impactful training and for empowering us to translate policy into community-centered action that protects lives, promotes peaceful elections, and upholds national values.

#PCVE #NSPCVE #MediaForPeace #YOWPSUD @SFCG_Kenya @CanHCKenya @IGAD_CEPCVE @TanaForum @UN_OCT @Hedayah_CVE @pcve_org @NepadAprmKenya @NCIC_Kenya @theGCERF @theGCTF @iDove00 @AUC_PAPS @EUinKenya @EU_Commission @swahilipothub @peacemakersnetw @Huria_KE

[Mwanamke Imara @YOWPSUD_]

🌿 Mwanamke Imara Mentorship Session | Kilifi County 🌿
Strengthening women’s leadership in peace, security, and justice. 💪🕊️
In Kilifi County, women in security and justice institutions came together for a powerful Mwanamke Imara mentorship session sharing experiences, addressing institutional and gender barriers, and building practical strategies to counter violent extremism and promote social cohesion.

When women are supported, communities grow stronger. ✨

@SFCG_Kenya @CanHCKenya @NCTC_Kenya @IGAD_CEPCVE @Strong_Cities @Hedayah_CVE @AUC_PAPS @CTP_Kenya

[Taylor Torch @21way1]

🧩 Turning Play into Purpose | Kilifi County 🕊️

Honored to facilitate a situation analysis session using a Puzzle Game during the #MwanamkeImara mentorship, engaging women leaders to unpack key PCVE concepts, reflect on the current violent extremism landscape, and co-create community-driven interventions.

Creativity opens space for honest dialogue, critical thinking, and collective action. ✨

#CreativeFacilitation #PCVE #MwanamkeImara #PeacebuildingThroughArt #KilifiCounty

@SFCG_Kenya @CanHCKenya @NCTC_Kenya @NCIC_Kenya @IGAD_CEPCVE @pcve_org @iDove00 @AUC_PAPS @UNDPPA @UNPeacekeeping @PeaceCorps @APRMorg @UN_OCT @Strong_Cities @ForumCivESA @hivosroea @GermanyinKenya @NLinKenya @FCDOGovUK @_AfricanUnion

[One Kenya One Family @teamwangareKE]

@NCTC_Kenya @KilifiCountyGov @IdnKenya @SOWEDKe @Lamuwomenallia1 @Horninstitute @YOWPSUD_ @KenyaYwca @COEC_MSA @sautipwaniradio @MsenanguFM @KenyaNewsAgency Kazi nzuri NCTC

[NCTC Kenya @NCTC_Kenya]

3 days of engagement. Diverse voices. One shared responsibility.

Over 40 stakeholders from national and county government, media, creative arts, influencers, and civil society convened in @KilifiCountyGov to deepen a shared understanding that clear, ethical, and responsible communication is critical in preventing and countering violent extremism, addressing harmful narratives, and strengthening community trust.

Implemented under the Kenya���EU partnership and aligned to Kenya’s #PCVE Strategy 2025–2030, the Communication and Media Stakeholders' Capacity Building Forum strengthened skills in planning and implementing effective PCVE campaigns and responsible messaging.

Together, we continue to build resilient communities, credible voices, and social cohesion.

#NSPCVE #SecureKe #PCVE #KenyaEU #Kilifi

@ManyattaYouth_m @Samba4Youth @MadvocateCbo @YEEPAlumniKenya @SFCG_Kenya

[Mwanamke Imara @YOWPSUD_]

YOWPSUD was honored to participate in @NCTC_Kenya 3-day Regional Communication Strategic Workshop on PCVE alongside media practitioners, journalists, CSOs, and county & national government stakeholders.

Through rich dialogue and collaboration, we developed practical activities that will feed into County Action Plans and strengthen alignment between the media sector and the Communication & Technology Working Group in implementing the NSPCVE.

This engagement reaffirmed the power of proactive reporting, technology, and partnerships in preventing violent extremism and prmoting resilient, peaceful communities. Together, we are shaping narratives that protect lives and uphold national values.

#PCVE #StrategicCommunication #NSPCVE #PartnershipsForPeace

@SFCG_Kenya @CanHCKenya @actionlife_Ke @NCIC_Kenya @EU_Commission @EUinKenya @UN_OCT @Hedayah_CVE @KCDF @tendasasa @theGCERF @theGCTF @IGAD_CEPCVE @IGADPeace @NationMediaGrp @MediaCouncilK
@CJTFHOA @kenyaprisons @NPSOfficial_KE @IPOA_KE @IPSS_Addis @IEBCKenya @apt_geneva @ForeignOfficeKE @IPSS_Addis @UNDPKenya @USEmbassyKenya @IrlEmbKenya

[Mwanamke Imara @YOWPSUD_]

“Our 2025 journey of empowering women in security and justice institutions is here! 💼📘 Read the Mwanamke Imara Newsletter for insights on capacity building, mentorship, and gender-responsive approaches to PCVE. 👇��
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@NCTC_Kenya @SFCG_ @SFCG_Kenya @IGAD_CEPCVE @IGADsecretariat @IGADPeace @CanHCKenya @Strong_Cities @tendasasa @theGCERF @pcve_org @TerrorismPolice @UN_OCT

[Taylor Torch @21way1]

✨ Yesterday I had an amazing time on @blueradioKe at the #PwaniVina show! 🚀

🎶 I shared the story behind #PrimeSuspect and the ongoing #SuicideAwareness radio tour for #Tintdoorsnchill, using music to spark real conversations on mental health.

💡 I also spoke about the #MwanamkeImara program, implemented by @SFCG_Kenya and @YOWPSUD_, supported by @CanHCKenya, which works to strengthen women’s leadership in PCVE within security and justice institutions.

🌍 In addition, I highlighted my involvement in the Kilifi County Action Plan remodelling, where we are shaping strategies for Early Warning and Response. It’s important for artists to take part in such county engagement forums, not just as entertainers, but as influencers who can push critical agendas, amplify community voices, and inspire action through creativity.

As an artist, I choose to use platforms like these not only to share my music, but also to highlight programs that matter. Music is more than entertainment; it’s a mirror of society and a microphone for the voiceless. Women are often the backbone of resilience in our communities, yet their voices are left out too frequently.
By connecting my journey with #MwanamkeImara, I’m reminding us that the struggles in my songs, mistrust, identity, resilience, and survival are tied to the broader fight for peace, inclusion, and justice.

🌍 From #EllavationDays to #Tintdoorsnchill, my story is about resilience, growth, and purpose. Advocacy and art together make an impact, and I’m grateful for every platform that allows me to bridge the two.

🙏🏾 Thank you for the love, energy, and space to share. Let’s keep the conversation alive. 💙

#PrimeSuspect #TintDoorsnChill #SuicidePreventionMonth #MwanamkeImara #PCVE #KilifiRising

@ACCORD_online @IGADsecretariat @IGADPeace

[Mwanamke Imara @YOWPSUD_]

This week, with support from @CanHCKenya, @SFCG_Kenya in partnership with @NCTC_Kenya & @YOWPSUD_ is convening a specialized PCVE training in Kwale County for State security agencies, justice institutions, and CSOs. The training is bringing together key stakeholders under one roof to strengthen coordination and build collective approaches to preventing and countering violent extremism.

The importance of this engagement is clear. In past experiences within Kwale and across the Coast, gaps in early warning and early response systems have limited timely action, often leaving communities exposed to radicalization and violence. This training is addressing those gaps by promoting collaboration, enhancing information sharing, and equipping participants with practical tools to detect risks early and respond in a coordinated manner.

By investing in this joint capacity building, Kwale County is taking an important step toward creating safer and more resilient communities. The strengthened partnerships between security, justice institutions, and civil society will not only improve prevention strategies but also ensure that youth, women, and vulnerable groups are better protected from the drivers of violent extremism. 🌍✨

[Mwanamke Imara @YOWPSUD_]

Today, YOWPSUD joined @SFCG_Kenya in launching the #MwanamkeImara project in Kwale supported by @CanHCKenya: Empowering women in PCVE leadership within security & justice sectors. Graced by probation, prisons, coast guard, NGAO & CSOs. A bold step toward inclusive peacebuilding!

[One Kenya One Family @teamwangareKE]

@YOWPSUD_ @IGADPeace @denmarkinkenya @IGADsecretariat @swahilipothub @GOYNmombasa @21way1 @IGAD_CEPCVE @coastcelebritiz @AFMombasa @MakeMusicDayUK Proud of the initiative

[#AchaGunShikaMic @AchaGunShikaMic]

A brilliant initiative that began taking shape during the #AchaGunShikaMic Phase 2 in 2022.

Big shoutout to @SwahiliPotHub for supporting emerging initiatives that uplift and transform the lives of creatives! 🎉🎶🔥 #CreativeImpact #EmpoweringArtists

[One Kenya One Family @teamwangareKE]

First time ever to be on an ACAPELA sound championing on #YOUTH4PEACE

@IGAD_CEPCVE @Huria_KE @clem @EpukaUgaidi @21way1 @YOWPSUD_

[Taylor Torch @21way1]

Great to have connected to @Nuuraiimaan. Looking forward to partner on some awareness projects online.