Women have convened localized Peace and Security forums in line with the KNAPIII and explored avenues for enhancing their Participation, and Protection efforts as well as harm Prevention and Rescuing survivors of climate induced conflicts and violent extremism in Tana River. These efforts are been coordinated by Working Groups formed by KECOSCE under the #KCERP in partnership with @tendasasa through @theGCERF support. There is now a grassroot movement for women who are inclusively responding to local drivers to violent extremism while driving local resilience

Through KECOSCE's Early Warning and Early Response (EWER), we have increasingly observed the role of online spaces in shaping community tensions, spreading harmful narratives, and exposing individuals, especially women and girls, to Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV). @KECOSCE recently participated in a 3-day Peer Learning & Support Training on Online Harms, Gender and Technology by @swahilipothub , supported by @PERIL American University and @ChChCallFDN The training strengthened organization's capacity to identify online misogyny, recognize manipulation tactics used in digital spaces, support survivors of TFGBV, and facilitate productive dialogue that safeguards survivors/victims. This knowledge will help KECOSCE monitor, analyze, and respond to emerging online risks through our Early Warning and Early Response mechanisms, and promote safer, more inclusive, and resilient communities. @Baraxa_kevin @SFCG_Kenya @Karuana_ke @amwurzburg @Phyllis_Muema

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Climate action isn’t just a slogan—it's a community-led mandate! 🌍🌱 Ahead of World Environment Day, @KECOSCE, local environmentalists & the Samacho community are hitting the mud at Sabaki Estuary, Malindi for a massive mangrove planting & cleanup exercise. 🌊🦀 Mangroves store carbon up to 4x faster than tropical forests, shielding our coast from erosion and boosting marine life. We are answering the Global Call for Climate Action with real, local impact! 🤝 📅 June 3, 2026 📍 Samacho Mangrove Conservation Site #PreWEDKilifi #ClimateAction #SDG13

🇰🇪 Happy Madaraka Day 2026! Today, we celebrate Kenya’s journey of self-governance, the freedoms we enjoy, and the unity that continues to strengthen our nation. As we mark this special day, let us recommit ourselves to peace, inclusivity, and collective progress for all. KECOSCE wishes all our partners, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and fellow Kenyans a joyful and meaningful Madaraka Day. Together for Peace, Unity, and Sustainable Development. #MadarakaDay2026 #MadarakaDay #KenyaAt63 #PeaceAndUnity #KECOSCE #TogetherForChange 🇰🇪

Today, KECOSCE officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Technical University of Mombasa, marking a major milestone in strengthening partnership and collaboration between the two institutions. The partnership will work closely with the Department of Social Sciences, under which the Centre for Religion, Conflict and Peacebuilding operates. 🤝 Through this partnership, KECOSCE and the university will collaborate in: • Research and knowledge sharing • Community engagement and outreach programs • Attachment and internship opportunities for students to gain practical experience 🌍 This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to capacity building, empowering young professionals, and contributing to sustainable community development. We look forward to a transformative and impactful partnership with the Technical University of Mombasa in the years ahead.

We have committed to make devolution work for the people of Mombasa, today as part of the leadership of the Coast Civil Society Network on Human Rights. we deliberated with the Mombasa County Assembly members to formally structure the engagement between Civil Society and the County Assembly. This formalized and structured engagement provides for a quarterly People-sponsored meeting between the Assembly and Civil Society to bolster accountability and fast track service delivery and good governance in Mombasa

It has been 18 months of strengthening collaboration between Multi-faith and Cross-generational local structures such as coalitions, youth and women networks to debunk stereotypes and harmful practices that undermine the Freedom of Religion and Belief, as well as promoting rights based approaches and early warning to preventing human rights violations in the county. Today Marks the Close Out Event in Tana Delta for Together for Religious Freedoms #ToFORB project that we are partnering with @SFCG_Kenya Communities have been able to identify dividers and connectors and utilized the common ground approach to follow up and resolve local conflicts that deepen community division and stir mistrust between them and law enforcement. There is increased collaboration between law enforcement and faith actors in enhancing local security through supporting disarmament processes, improving transition of learners in higher grades in school, improved access to Identity cards for Youth and the compensation of communities affected by human wildlife interactions. Community priorities have been collated in to policy briefs that have informed ongoing local and national lobby and advocacy efforts for enhancing freedom of Religion and Belief.

Muslim and Christian leaders have come together to form an interfaith network in #tarasaa sub-county, where they work together with youth, women, and PWDs to promote tolerance, dialogue, and social harmony. Thanks to @SFCG_Kenya and #TOFORB project. Youth are now more engaged in peacebuilding, cultural preservation, and early warning reporting on violent extremism, supported by stronger trust between communities and security agencies. Faith institutions are also opening up spaces for young people in mosques and churches, strengthening their leadership roles and positive influence. These efforts are building safer, more united communities and reducing vulnerability to violent extremism in Tana River.

Powerful transformations are being witnessed in Tarasaa through the #ToFORB Project supported by @SFCG_Kenya. Women are no longer silent victims but they are now leaders, peace champions, and active partners with security agencies in combating SGBV, promoting accountability, and advocating for the human rights for all. Their voices are shaping safer, more inclusive, and united communities where rights, dignity, and coexistence are protected for all.

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, and contextual innovations realized over the past three months. WPS in a glance. ✅ 9 awareness and sensitization forums conducted by women champions, reaching over 600 grassroots women across the two sub-counties. ✅ 4 defilement cases reported, with survivors supported by women champions and cases now before court. ✅ 7 family disputes successfully resolved through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), promoting harmony and social cohesion. ✅ 3 young mothers mentored and supported to return to school. ✅ Strengthened collaboration between women leaders, and state actors in addressing community grievances and emerging security concerns. ✅ Improved reporting of alerts and incidents through the EWER platform, enhancing early response and community coordination. ✅ Increased participation of women in local peacebuilding and community decision-making processes. Key lessons and reflections: 🔹 Collaboration with area chiefs and support from state actors has strengthened trust, legitimacy, and the effectiveness of women-led peace initiatives. 🔹 Grassroots women are now confident to report and follow up cases. Community-led approaches continue to provide practical and sustainable solutions to local conflicts and grievances. Through #KCERP, Women continue to lead from the front in advancing peace, justice, resilience, and social cohesion within their communities. @Phyllis_Muema @NCTC_Kenya @Tanariver004 #WomenPeaceSecurity #WomenLeadership

Today, @KECOSCE with support of @theGCERF through @tendasasa convened a community awareness forum in Ngao Location, Tarassa Sub-County, Tana River County, to officially operationalize the #JasiriVillageResilienceModel. The forum brought together women leaders from localized WPS working groups, youth leaders from youth chapter working groups, trained religious leaders, and key community structures, including the Council of Elders and area Chiefs. This marks a significant milestone following months of capacity-building, mentorship, and support aimed at empowering women, youth, religious leaders, and community structures to actively engage in peacebuilding and the prevention of violent extremism, culminating in the establishment of Jasiri Village(Ngao Location) The #JasiriVillageResilienceModel is designed to strengthen community resilience through a coordinated and inclusive approach that addresses local vulnerabilities and grievances, while promoting social cohesion, dialogue, advocacy, and meaningful participation of all community stakeholders. As part of the forum, participants collaboratively developed a joint work plan that will guide collective action and reinforce partnerships among all cadres of community leadership towards advancing sustainable peace, security, and shared community development goals.@Phyllis_Muema @Tanariver004 @NCTC_Kenya @TAccess2justice @amani_centre

🚨 FLOOD ALERT IN TANA RIVER COUNTY 🌧️ The @MeteoKenya has issued a flood warning for residents in Tana River. Rising water levels and continued rainfall pose a serious risk. @KenyaRedCross @NDMA_Kenya @Tanariver004

In Tana River, Education stakeholders convened under the Together for Religious Freedoms (ToFORB) Project with support from @SFCG_Kenya have discussed Policy recommendations for enhancing Freedom of Religion and Belief in the Education sector Deliberations explored strategies for harmonizing School Uniforms with religious attire such as the Hijab, equipping learning institutions with spaces and amenities for expressing religious practices such as prayers, eradication of stereotypes and prejudice and enhancing recruitment of Teachers Religious Education Stakeholders reinforced the need for balanced allocation of bursaries for all learners. Compliant handling procedures were highlighted by the @KenyasOmbudsman. A joint communique on the resolution was developed and issued to duty bearers and the media

Today we have engaged County level stakeholders and independent commissions; County Security and Intelligence Committee, County Executive Committee members, civil society, religious leaders, members of the Fourth Estate, @SFCG_Kenya @KenyasOmbudsman on drumming up support for Policy, Institutional and administrative reforms towards the realization of Freedom of Religion and Belief and the enjoyment of Human Rights in Tana River County. Discussions dissected the dimensions in which Human-Wildlife interactions manifest in conflicts that leave marginalized communities disgruntled and resentful. While the conflicts are largely resource-based the intersection with Political and religious identities exacerbate deep-seated grievances; including delayed and disproportionate compensation of affected persons, Duty Bearer overreach and Administrative Malpractice The engagement has drawn policy recommendations and key institutional reforms that stakeholders will pursue and fast track towards realization of Justice and protection of Human Rights in Tana River County

The #GenderSectorStatisticsPlan 2024–2028 and the 47 Counties Gender Data Sheets have been officially launched. These tools will help counties make evidence-based decisions to close gender gaps and strengthen accountability. Scan the QR code or click on knbs.or.ke/reports/gender-se…

Encouraging progress 👏 Strong unity and commitment to peace in Tana Delta. Great to see collaboration and positive steps forward.