Network for Peace Cohesion and Heritage Trust

The Nepcoh/Interpeace North Rift team today convened the Conflict Monitoring Committee(CMCs) meeting in Orwa West Pokot. Focusing on updates on current conflict dynamics and the key challenges faced by CMCs across their respective belts.@Interpeace_Org

The Mandera Triangle Cross Border Peace & Security Conference concluded today with adoption of a shared cross border priority framework.Representatives signed a joint communiqué, reaffirming commitment to regional peace, security & cooperation. @Interpeace_Org

Day 1 of the Mandera Triangle Cross Border Peace & Security Coordination Conference took place in Mandera Town.Regional administrators from Kenya, Ethiopia & Somalia met to strengthen collaboration on peace, security, climate resilience & cross border trade. @Interpeace_Org

Today the NE team handed over motorbikes to local peace structures (CMCs & IVDS) in Mandera to boost community cohesion and peace efforts.The ceremony, graced by CEC Nadhifa Ahmed & ACC Steven Komote saw beneficiaries trained to use the bikes for peace activities.@Interpeace_Org

Today @Interpeace_Org hosted an intergenerational dialogue on peacebuilding and mediation in the Greater Horn of Africa. Graced by Dr. Fatuma Aden (IGAD) and Generals Sumbeiywo & Opande, it inspired youth to see that mediation success lies in the mediator’s approach.

Today at Mandera Stadium, NCIC honored peace champions for their remarkable role in fostering peace & cohesion in Mandera County.We’re proud to have partnered with these dedicated actors. Kudos to NCIC for leading the way. @Interpeace_Org @NEPCOHTrust @NCIC_Kenya

What a proud & joyful moment our very own Hassan Ismail, Interpeace Kenya Country Rep,has been honored with the prestigious International Peace & Security Award (IPSA).A big win for him & our whole team advancing peace in Kenya.@Interpeace_Org @ikakoma1 @NEPCOHTrust

Interpeace Country Rep, Mr. Hassan Ismail's message to the world on this International Day of Peace (IDP).@Interpeace_Org @NEPCOHTrust

@Interpeace_Org & reps from the German Embassy/Foreign Office met the Multi Agency Security Team in Chemolingot & community in Silale to review peace efforts. Highlight includes sports for peace, calls for more resources & youth engagement and pledges to reject retaliation.

@Interpeace_Org wrapped up a 2day peace mission in Elgeyo Marakwet & Baringo.Leaders hailed the County Peace Bill & flagged youth unemployment as a driver of insecurity. Gov Cheboi praised Sports for Peace in Chemolingot & thanked German government for supporting grassroots peace

@Interpeace_Org today convened a peace & security roundtable in the FCDC+3 region with our donor the German Federal Foreign Office & partners NCIC, NLC, Noreb, FCDC, DLCI & county directorates. Discussions focused on peace gains, priorities & the way forward for Northern Kenya

CMCs, Inter village dialogue members & partners were trained today in Marigat on Early Warning Early Response (EWER) and shared inspiring peace stories true proof that peace begins at home. #PeaceBuilding #Kenya @Interpeace_Org @NEPCOHTrust

Over 1,100 youths gathered at Mandera Teachers Training College for an engagement forum on peace, empowerment & collaboration.Voices were heard, challenges shared & solutions proposed to shape future program initiatives.@Interpeace_Org @NEPCOHTrust

For 4 days, communities from Baringo, West Pokot, Laikipia, Samburu, Elgeyo Marakwet & Turkana united in sports & culture breaking barriers and building trust.CS Murkomen urged rejection of violence, Govs Cheboi & Rotich stressed peace as the path to development.@Interpeace_Org

Sports for Peace Tournament kicks off in North Rift,Teams from 6 counties unite for peace, flagged off by GSU Commandant Ranson Lolmodoon.Across venues under #OperationMalizaUhalifu, sports are fostering cohesion, coexistence & community bonds.@Interpeace_Org

The NE team facilitated an IVDS meeting at Girisa Chief’s Office with Sala-Doday villages( Mandera North & Lafey).Focus was on deforestation a source of conflict guided by Kenya Forest Service team. Grassroots efforts were praised & collaboration urged for peace.@Interpeace_Org

Today NE team visited Kheira Ali & El Been in Lafey & Mandera North to extend the Rhamu Jabi Intervillage dialogue space committee.Communities nominated reps for grassroots peace structures & received messages on unity, dialogue & coexistence for lasting peace.@Interpeace_Org

The @NEPCOHTrust NE team paid a courtesy call to the DCC Mandera North, later meeting with DCI & police. Discussions focused on boosting security coordination, preventing conflict & fostering harmony across the Region.@Interpeace_Org

@Interpeace_Org & @NEPCOHTrust convened 25 peace actors in Mandera to address growing insecurity in the county and Gedo region, Somalia. A planning committee was formed for the International Day of Peace with calls on the Beled Hawo conflict and rising tensions in Mandera West .

@Interpeace_Org & @NEPCOHTrust joined the inaugural Advisory Board meeting of the Community Led Arms Control (CLAC) Initiative with UNIDIR, NDU, govt Reps & partners. Focus was on reducing small arms misuse in N. Rift, Marsabit, Mandera & Wajir via community led solutions.