Lamu County Engagement Forum

Media Pillar joins Mr. Famau's soccer tournament at Twaif and Aside Grounds, aiming to engage communities and promote peace. 8 teams, 160 youth participate, using soccer as a tool for social cohesion and dialogue.

"Happy Labour Day! Today, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of workers everywhere. Let's continue to advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, and equal opportunities for all. Together, we can build a brighter future for the global workforce. #LabourDay

"May the spirit of Eid bring you peace, joy, and prosperity. #EidMubarak to all those celebrating around the world! 🌙✨"

"Easter is a time to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made for us and to cherish the blessings in our lives. May this Easter bring you joy, peace, and renewed hope. Happy Easter to you and your loved ones! 🐰🥚🌷 #Easter #EasterBlessings #HappyEaster

The four pillars agreed that it is crucial to involve teenagers in these conversations so that we can quickly refute any narratives that may be put out. #wecare

This is one of the main ways that violent groups use our youths and radicalize them by using ideological methods to enlist our vulnerable youths who have been exposed to drugs at a young age.

Through the support of @theGCERF the three pillars of education, ideology and politics, Economic Pillar and law enforcement held a peer-to-peer discussion with students of Annasri Education Centre in Mokowe on the subject of drugs and substance abuse.

Happy Jamhuri Day #wecare

With relation to the Action Plan On CVE, Psycho Social Pillar successfully engaged with officers for a second time at the Amu police station. How psychological counseling might be a helpful countermeasure to V.E from an officer's perspective was one of the topics covered.

This is accomplished through the ARIVE Program, which is supported by the @theGCERF and run by the @KYBI_ke in collaboration with @tendasasa .

Under the leadership of Mr. Philip Oloo, ACC Lamu Central, the law enforcement pillar conducted a sensitization meeting with the security team in Mpeketoni Division to discuss ways to reduce radicalization and violent extremism.

#stories of impact from the ground! Yusuf from #Nigeria talks about his association with #Violence and how GCERF-funded projects by @ActionAidNG helped him to leave violence and acquire shoe-making #skills to lead a secure life with his family.

Supported by @theGCERF . As they mainstreamed their operations, they had the opportunity to see significant accomplishments of the corresponding pillars' activities as well as potential collaborations. #wecare

In order to evaluate the activities completed during the month on the 6 pillars, upcoming activities, and work plan preparation, @KYBI_ke in Partnership with @tendasasa hosted a county secretariat engagement Forum (SEF) monthly coordination meeting under the ARIVE Program

Hon.Azhar - Lamu County Assembly Speaker. Lamu County MCA's , and Mr. Atrash Skanda - Aga Khan Foundation Manager Coast Region and represetetion By Mr.Philip Oloo - ACC Lamu Central - Law enforcement Pillar and Madam Rukia- Sub County Deputy Director Representing Education Pillar

The event was graces by Lamu County Governor H.E Issa Abdalla Timamy, Hon. Raphel Munyua – Lamu County Deputy Gorvernor, Lamu County commisioner Mr. Irungu Macharia, Lamu County Education Director, Lamu County Commander, Hon. Senator Shakila. Hon Captain Ruweida- Mp Lamu East,

The Lamu County Education Open Day, which brought together many stakeholders from the education sector in Lamu County, was sponsored by the @Aga Khan Foundation on October 22, 2022. The event was held in Lamu Boys Bin Fadhil Primary School,