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From national commitments to local action: Mombasa County has begun the journey to localize Kenya’s National Action Plan (KNAP III) on Women, Peace & Security (WPS). Through the IMARISHA Project, KECOSCE has commenced consultations with the Mombasa County Gender Sector Technical Working Group, bringing together the County Gender Department, State Department of Gender, CSOs, IPOA and KNCHR. The process will translate KNAP III commitments into a practical, inclusive and locally owned County Action Plan, strengthening women’s meaningful participation and leadership in peace and security. @tendasasa @denmarkinkenya #KNAPIII #WomenPeaceAndSecurity #WomenLeadPeace

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The women leaders from Mombasa,Kwale and Kilifi Counties through the Women,Peace and Security Programme (WPS) are exploring Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanism and its role in promoting accessible, inclusive, timely and non violent resolution of disputes. The Constitution of Kenya 2010, under Article 159(2)(c) recognizes alternative forms of dispute resolution, including reconciliation, mediation and arbitration as part of the principles guiding the exercise of judicial authority. Understanding this constitutional framework strengthens women leaders’ ability to confidently engage in and promote mediation and other peaceful dispute-resolution pathways within their communities. @denmarkinkenya @tendasasa #WomenLeadMediation #WomenLeadPeace #WomenBuildingPeace #MwanamkeNiAmani

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Another powerful day of learning, reflection and practical engagement comes to a close. Today, women leaders challenged assumptions, shared experiences and gained new perspectives on how they can respond to conflict and lead difficult conversations. The takeaway is clear: peacebuilding is not just about resolving disputes, it is about understanding people, building trust, creating space for dialogue and finding pathways forward. As the journey continues, these women are not only gaining skills they are strengthening their voice, confidence and leadership as peacebuilders. We appreciate the Embassy of @denmarkinkenya and @tendasasa for their continued partnership and support through the WPS-IMARISHA Project. Day 2 complete: More learning. More confidence. Stronger women. Stronger pathways to peace. #WomenLeadMediation #WomenLeadPeace #WomenBuildingPeace #MwanamkeNiAmani

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@KECOSCE has successfully launched the IMARISHA Project in Kwale County. County departments, the Office of the County Commissioner, women-led CSOs, youth leaders, male champions, and the media came together to reaffirm their commitment to localizing the Women, Peace & Security (WPS) agenda, amplifying women's voices, and strengthening their meaningful participation in peacebuilding and decision-making for sustainable peace. @tendasasa @denmarkinkenya 'Without women, there is no peace'. #WomenLeadPeace #MwanamkeNiAmani #ProtectWomenProtectPeace #LindawanawakeLindamani #UNSCR1325 #KNAPIII

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Today @KECOSCE with suport from @theGCERF through @tendasasa convened a follow-up and reflection meeting with leaders of the localized Women, Peace & Security Working Groups from Tarassa and Tana Delta Sub-Counties. The engagement provided an opportunity to reflect on progress, achievements, challenges, lessons learned, as well as contextual innovations realized over the past three months. WPS in a glance :15 youth have joined vocational training in Tarasaa, a direct result of sustained sensitization and awareness-raising by the WPS working groups. :Inspired by best practices emanating from Ngao location , women in Shirikisho location deepened awareness and rallied the community against alcohol dens operating in residential areas, prompting relocation of all local brew dens to outside the village to protect the vulnerable (Children and Women). :3 women recovering from drug addiction received counselling and, with the support of their families and the WPS, have been welcomed and joined the rehabilitation hub in Lamu. :Between April and June, the Prevention Working Group, in partnership with the Children's Welfare Society of Kenya, supported 8 girls to return to school. @NCTC_Kenya @Phyllis_Muema @Tanariver004 @SFCG_Kenya @cefresa_ke

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KECOSCE THROUGH THE IMARISHA PROJECT, is empowering local leaders to champion the Women, Peace & Security (WPS) agenda and strengthen women’s participation in peacebuilding and community security. As a local Chief, I am committed to championing the Women, Peace & Security agenda and mobilizing more women to participate in peacebuilding, leadership, and community security processes across my location. “Women are not just beneficiaries of peace; they are leaders, mediators and agents of change.” Together, we can build safer, more inclusive and peaceful communities for all. @tendasasa @denmarkinkenya #WomenLeadPeace #MwanamkeNiAmani #ProtectWomenProtectPeace #LindaWanawakeLindaAmani #IMARISHAProject

KECOSCE is honoured to join fellow stakeholders at the launch of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Programme (2026–2028), A programme funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark @denmarkinkenya , led by Act Change Transform (ACT!)@tendasasa in partnership with the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action. This important initiative will strengthen women's leadership, participation, protection, and peacebuilding efforts across communities. We remain committed to advancing the #WPSAgenda and building inclusive, peaceful, and resilient societies for all. #WomenLeadPeace, #MwanamkeNiAmani #ProtectWomenProtectPeace #LindawanawakeLindamani

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Department of Gender and Affirmative Action, Kilifi County, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the implementation of the IMARISHA Project and advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda across the county. Through strengthened collaboration, advocacy, and community engagement, the department will play a critical role in promoting women's meaningful participation in peacebuilding, leadership, conflict prevention, and decision-making processes. This commitment marks an important step towards creating safer, more inclusive, and resilient communities where women and girls can thrive and effectively contribute to sustainable peace and development. @tendasasa @denmarkinkenya @unwomenkenya @gender_ke @KilifiGender #WomenLeadPeace, #MwanamkeNiAmani #ProtectWomenProtectPeace #LindawanawakeLindamani

KECOSCE recorded 19 early warning reports this week, reflecting a moderate-to-high threat environment across Kenya's coastal region. The data highlights a convergence of risks, including crime and violent incidents, climate-induced and resource-based conflicts affecting over 2,000 families, and rising identity-based political tensions linked to shifting alliances and grassroots mobilization. Additional alerts on radicalization risks, particularly in the context of alleged excessive use of force, point to growing concerns around governance gaps and community–state relations. @theGCERF @tendasasa @IPOA_KE @NSCpeace @NPSOfficial_KE To learn more, see the report here. kecosce.org/weekly-conflic… #EWER

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@KECOSCE has developed a guide for EWER analysis to support conflict prevention, mediation and early warning. here is the guide CONFLICTS_EARLY_WARNING_AND_EARLY_RESPONSE_USERS_GUIDE_KECOSCE.pdf

We are Honored to have hosted the @McCainInstitute from the University of Arizona at our Main offices in Mombasa Where we dissected local drivers to conflict and strategies to mitigate and resolve them. The two organizations have established opportunities for partnership and collaboration in peacebuilding, democracy and human rights, education endeavors.

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@KECOSCE Strengthening multi-faith, cross-generational coalitions is key to building trust, resilience and lasting peace.

@KECOSCE Deepening unity in diversity is Key to enjoyment of Freedom of Religion or Belief

Advancing Religious Freedom Through TOFORB Project in Tana River County Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE), in partnership with Search for Common Ground and a wider consortium of civil society actors, is implementing the Together for Religious Freedoms (TOFORB) project in Tana River County. This initiative contributes to regional efforts across the Coast and Northern Kenya to advance Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). The project is designed to deliver sustainable impact by: Empowering diverse stakeholders—including women and youth leaders, community elders, religious leaders, and justice and security actors—to champion FoRB in their communities. Strengthening trust and collaboration across faiths and generations, reducing vulnerabilities to human rights abuses based on religion or belief. Building resilient coalitions that can sustain advocacy, dialogue, and joint action beyond the life of the project. Today, KECOSCE is convening a training workshop in Tana Delta subcounty bringing together members of the county multi-faith and cross-generational coalitions to jointly identify human rights challenges, set priorities, and develop actionable strategies for collaborative advocacy. By investing in inclusive coalitions and equipping them with tools for joint advocacy, the TOFORB project is laying the foundation for long-term resilience, equity, and peace. These efforts not only advance FoRB locally but also contribute to Kenya’s broader commitments to safeguard human rights and strengthen democratic governance. @SFCG_Kenya @KeshoAlliance @MUHURIkenya @SFCG_EU @InteriorKE @NCTC_Kenya @KECOSCE @NCIC_Kenya @USEmbassyKenya @cefresa_ke @IRF_Ambassador “Freedom of belief is freedom of dignity—and when communities unite, human rights abuses lose their ground.”

@KECOSCE supported by @denmarkinkenya through @tendasasa , conducted the #rps assesment for beneficiaries from Kwale, Mombasa, and Kilifi counties. The goal was to document the project's progress, outcomes, and the impact of our interventions from the beneficiaries' point of view. During the meeting, participants shared their successes and experiences in climate-smart horticulture, poultry farming, contributions, and benefits from the provision of essential farming equipment and technology, as well as the capacity building sessions in climate-smart techniques. These discussions confirmed that the project significantly improved resilience, food security, and community cohesion through locally-led adaptation initiatives.

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In 2025, KECOSCE demonstrated how targeted investments in climate resilience can deliver far reaching social and economic returns. Across Matuga Sub County (Kwale), Kisauni Sub County (Mombasa), and Malindi Sub County (Kilifi), 45 women and youth farming groups were empowered with climate-smart agriculture skills and technologies turning vulnerability into opportunity. With donor support, Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) provided practical training alongside essential inputs such as water tanks and climate-smart urban farming technologies. This integrated approach ensured that knowledge was immediately translated into action. The results were tangible and transformative. 40 Women and youth groups reported improved household food availability, with families accessing consistent, nutritious vegetables even in the face of climate variability. For youth groups, vegetable production became a reliable income-generating activity, enabling members to sell surplus produce and strengthen their economic independence. Some of these groups reported to be saving an average of 70 shilling on a daily basis and earned up to KES 20,300 in sales and achieving returns of over 70%. Beyond food and income, the investment delivered a critical peace dividend. As livelihoods stabilized, dependence on scarce natural resources declined reducing competition and easing tensions within communities. Throughout 2025, project areas experienced stronger collaboration, improved social cohesion, and more peaceful coexistence. #ClimateAction #foodsecurity #ClimateSmartAgriculture

In 2025, KECOSCE advanced peace and social cohesion by strengthening faith-led civic action through sustained interfaith collaboration and peace dialogues in Kwale, Mombasa and Tana River Counties. Under the #Joint Initiative for Strategic Religious Action - KE , religious leaders from diverse faith including Muslims, Christian, Kaya elders and other traditional faiths engaged in structured dialogues that translated shared values into collective peace and civic action that addressed community tensions, human rights, inclusion, and social cohesion. Dialogue outcomes were transformed into coordinated initiatives, including peace forums, policy advocacy, environmental stewardship, and GBV prevention. Religious leaders also increasingly engaged governance, justice, and peace structures. This approach has reinforced institutional influence, amplified religious leaders' voices. #ReligiousFreedom #faith #ReligiousTolerance

From Alerts to Action In 2025, over 400 police officers were trained on human rights–based and non-violent policing, that strengthened conflict prevention along Kenya’s Coast. Through the EWER system, 448 alerts generated an 72,3% response rate across 50+ hotspots in Kwale, Mombasa, and Kilifi enhancing trust, accountability, and community safety. #earlywarning #PoliceAccountability #earlyresponse

KECOSCE Launches New Project to Prevent Violent Extremism and Build Community Resilience in Tana River County The Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE), with financial support from @tendasasa and @theGCERF @NCTC_Kenya has officially launched the "Strengthening Locally Led Resilience to Violent Extremism" Project in Tana River County. This groundbreaking initiative is part of KCERP program being implemented in Lamu and Tana River Counties. The program seeks to empower local actors, strengthen community structures, and foster inclusive collaboration among communities, religious leaders, women, youth, and security agencies to counter violent extremism and promote sustainable peace. KECOSCE’s project is rooted in local ownership recognizing that communities are best placed to identify early signs of radicalization, develop innovative solutions, and sustain peace efforts. In the coming 12 months, KECOSCE will work alongside and with local partners to conduct activities aimed at Increasing awareness of women, youth, and the community on PVE – including human rights and gender (offline and online), Improving agency for community leaders, especially youth and women, on driving including by having a more positive relationship with local authority’s/law enforcement This project is a testament to the power of local communities in driving peace and resilience.

Today, with support from @UKinKenya through @ReinventKenya program, @KECOSCE held a Sub County Security Intelligence Committee for Tana River sub county in Hola. Stakeholders shared progress on commitments made in the previous engagements in addressing community safety concerns such as SGBV, crime and violence, unemployment, land disputes and ethno-political issues in mapped hotspot through KECOSCE EWER across the sub county. Security team urged local leaders to promote community police collaboration. Emerging concerns were raised for further action.

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