Citizen Support

March 12, 2026. NCTC launches Kina Mama PCVE network in  #Busia County. The  Kina Mama PCVE network is building national resilience by  equipping women and girls with skills to adrress vulnerabilities that drive youth into violent extremism. As part of Kenya-@EUinKenya partnership, the initiative  empowers women as part of early warning systems; spotting risks, guiding families & communities. #KinaMama #NSPCVE #PCVE #BusiaCounty

From 4–5 March, community members in Hola, @Tanariver004 came together for a training on #climate resilience and conflict-sensitive resource management. In a county where recurring droughts, floods, and competition over natural resources can heighten tensions and create vulnerabilities that violent extremist groups may exploit, the engagement created space for dialogue, shared learning, and practical solutions. Convened by @NCTC_Kenya with support from @EUinKenya, the training strengthened local capacity to mitigate resource based conflicts and strengthen community resilience. The initiative contributes to the implementation of the NSPCVE and reinforces a whole of society approach to building peaceful and resilient communities. #NSPCVE #TuweTayariKuilinda #SecureKe @TardaKE @KECOSCE @SFCG_Kenya

Big up to our security teams for stopping what could have been a serious attack. As we head into #Ramadhan, let’s stay alert and look out for each other. If something feels off, report it. Peace is everyone’s responsibility. #SeeSomethingSaySomething @NCTC_Kenya

Healing is prevention in action! From 3–5 February in Nakuru, @NCTC_Kenya, under the Kenya–@EUinKenya Partnership Project on the Implementation of the #NSPCVE, convened a Psychosocial Support Training for psychologists and counsellors. The training strengthened trauma-informed care, ethical practice, and survivor-centred interventions, equipping frontline professionals to support recovery, restore dignity, and build resilient communities. Stronger minds. Stronger communities. Safer Kenya. #KenyaEU #NSPCVE #PCVE #MentalHealth #BuildingResilience #SecureKe

Lamu County, 3 – 5 February 2026 @NCTC_Kenya, with @EUinKenya support & @LamuCountyKe leadership concluded a pivotal 3-day workshop to review the County Action Plan (CAP) and restructure the County Engagement Forum (CEF). 43 participants from gov't, religious groups, youth, women, PWDs, CSOs, & scholars collaborated to strengthen community resilience against violent extremism. Key outcomes included; •Aligned Lamu's strategy with the National PCVE Strategy 2025–2030. •Restructured CEF into 12 Working Groups across 5 Priority Areas. •Elected new leadership for Priority Areas & Working Groups. •Developed a draft 5-year Lamu County Action Plan (CAP). •Enhanced capacity on key tools like the Fusion Platform & Jasiri Observatory. This is a major step in localizing our national prevention efforts and building a safer, more cohesive Lamu. #NSPCVE #Lamu #SecureKe @ngaosKE @InteriorKE @KenyaRedCross @Lamuwomenallia1 @actionlife_Ke @CIPKNairobi @MUHURIkenya @SFCG_Kenya @sdsconsulting_k @yadeneastafric @NCIC_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

Inception Meeting for Interfaith PCVE Forums ​On 9th February 2026,@NCTC_Kenya and @irck_info met to operationalize the interfaith coordination structures mandated by the #NSPCVE (2025-2030). The focus was on creating a structured platform for joint planning and implementation. ​ The discussions centred to - ​Reaffirm IRCK’s specific responsibilities within the NSPCVE framework. - Review @irck_info's structure and reach to maximize operational impact. - Present @NCTC_Kenya's mandate and the proposed framework for Interfaith Forums. - ​Validate a joint action plan and set priority activities. - Establish tracking, reporting, and coordination mechanisms. ​ ​NCTC Director General Mr. Kibiego Kigen expressed gratitude for IRCK’s ongoing partnership in building community resilience and advancing faith-based prevention efforts #SecureKe #SeeSomethingSaySomething #StayVigilant

In a world where extremist ideas now spread at the speed of a scroll, Kenya’s peace strategies must be just as fast and savvy; meeting influence with insight, algorithms with awareness, and online spaces with community resilience. ynews.digital/column/kenya-v… @GIFCT_official

Safety is a shared responsibility. Speak up. Look out for one another. Together, we protect our nation. #SecureKe #SeeSomethingSaySomething #StayVigilant @CSMechanism @UNODC_TPB

Building Peace Beyond Borders From 13–23 January 2026, stakeholders from #Kenya and #Somalia convened in Nairobi for a 10-day bilateral PCVE training, shifting the focus from hard power to community-led, policy-driven soft power approaches. The engagement explored emerging radicalisation trends, early warning signs, peaceful coexistence, mental health, and the critical role of women as leaders in #PCVE, not just participants. Closing the training, @NCTC_Kenya Director General Mr. Kibiego Kigen emphasized that lasting security lies in ideology, dialogue, and community ownership, underscoring the importance of regional cooperation in building a safer Somalia and Kenya. #RegionalSecurity #CommunityResilience @Mustafa_Y_Ali @PeaceCenter_ @jica_direct_en @Horninstitute

3 days of engagement, 40 stakeholders from national government, county government, media, civil society, and religious organizations. All coming together because clear, calm communication saves lives and builds trust during a crisis. We launched a crisis communication training in Garissa with @EUinKenya support under Kenya’s PCVE Strategy 2025–2030. Together, strengthening resilience and social cohesion. #NSPCVE #SecureKe #CrisisComms #PCVE #KenyaEU @GarissaGov @SUPKEM1 @SARN_Ke @SOLO_EastAfrica @UshindiWomen @CSMechanism

Maelewano huleta amani. Tujenge jamii zenye usalama, mtandaoni na nje ya mtandao. #SecureKe #SeeSomethingSaySomething #NSPCVE @CSMechanism @irck_info @NCIC_Kenya

.@NCTC_Kenya, with support from the @EUinKenya, convened key county and community stakeholders in @Tanariver004 for the county-level activity under the Kenya–EU Partnership Project for the Implementation of the #NSPCVE 2025–2030. Held in December 2025, the engagement focused on supporting the review of the Tana River County Action Plan (CAP) to align it with the refreshed National Strategy to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism (NSPCVE) and to strengthen locally driven, context-specific PCVE responses. The forum brought together county leadership, national government representatives, civil society actors, community leaders, youth and women representatives to: - Review NSPCVE priorities and pillars - Examine the relevance of existing CAP interventions This engagement marked a key step in translating national policy into practical, county-led action, reaffirming the importance of a whole-of-society approach in preventing and countering violent extremism. As implementation of the NSPCVE 2025–2030 continues, NCTC remains committed, together with county governments and partners, to strengthening prevention efforts that are inclusive, evidence-based, and responsive to local realities. #NSPCVE #KenyaEUPartnership #TanaRiver @CSMechanism

Thanks to our panelists and everyone who joined the X Space on Scrolling Into Danger: Youth, Social Media, & Extremist Content! Your engagement and insights made the conversation impactful. #SafeDigitalSpaces @GathiiSami @KaranjaMuraya1 @laissepalavra @Rowbowz @RachaelShitanda

"AI is not beyond us and we should be ready to understand this norm" - @RachaelShitanda, @AfICTA #SafeDigitalSpaces @NCTC_Kenya

"Understanding the psychology of online spaces, esp. among young people who are constantly online, is critical. Prevention efforts must now go beyond traditional platforms to spaces such as podcasts and emerging digital channels.” - @Rowbowz, @Street_RadioKE #SafeDigitalSpaces

"NCTC recognizes that the digital space is central to national security. We aim to create inclusive platforms where everyone can participate, because security is a shared responsibility." - @laissepalavra, @NCTC_Kenya #SafeDigitalSpaces

"Art is a universal language that illustrates ideas and speaks powerfully to young people. When used positively, it becomes a creative tool for expression and a powerful way to counter violent extremism." - @GathiiSami, @yadeneastafric #SafeDigitalSpaces

"The Kenyan government has a role to play in regulating social media platforms to reduce the risk of online radicalisation into extremist groups." - @KaranjaMuraya1 #SafeDigitalSpaces @SOWEDKe

"Critical thinking is central to digital literacy, enabling people to distinguish facts from propaganda and resist violent extremist narratives." @RachaelShitanda #SafeDigitalSpaces