REPUBLIC OF KENYA
KENYA
JOINT PROGRAMME OF THE GOVERNMENT OF KENYA AND UNITED NATIONS
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Programme Title:
DEEPENING FOUNDATIONS FOR PEACEBUILDING AND COMMUNITY SECURITY IN KENYA
2014 - 2018
Project Award Number
Project Number
00090771
Quarterly Progress Report for April – June 2015
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I:
PROGRAMME PURPOSE
The Programme on “Deepening Foundations for Peacebuilding and Community Security in
Kenya 2014 – 2018” is a national programme whose overall objective is to develop institutional
capacity for policy formulation and implementation; reducing community security threats as
well as improving response to conflicts, risks and disasters; and mainstreaming peacebuilding,
reconciliation in national and county development agendas.
The programme contributes to nurturing peace and enhancing development opportunities in
Kenya, with emphasis on enhancing prospects for cross-border cooperation and dialogue.
More specifically, it aims to consolidate the successes of previous and on-going interventions
such as the Uwiano Platform for Peace through supporting the strengthening of national
capacity for conflict prevention.
The program purpose is to strengthen institutional capacity to implement and monitor
gender- and human rights-sensitive Dispute Resolution Mechanisms, peace-building, conflict
prevention and community security policies, strategies and plans. The program also aims to
ensure coordination mechanisms in place for preparedness, early warning and timely
response and recovery systems operational at national, county and community levels. The
program also provides safeguards for Gender mainstreaming and adopts human rights
sensitive Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in peace building, conflict resolution and
community security in counties development plans and budgets, sector strategies and
programmes. The Programme is complemented by the Armed Violence Reduction Project and
based on previous work done by CPP and CTP.
Programme Partners:
The Programme is co-funded by UNDP and the Government of Kenya and executed through
both National and Direct modalities. The Peacebuilding and Conflict Management (PBCM)
Directorate is the main Implementing agency, with other partners serving as implementing
partners. These partners are the Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons
(KNFP)- an inter-agency committee charged with the coordination of action on the problem
of small arms and light weapons; the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) established under the National Cohesion and Integration Act No. 12 of 2008; the National
Drought Management Authority ( NDMA) - a state corporation mandated to promote
community-based drought management initiatives; Security Research and Information Centre
(SRIC)- an independent non-profit making think tank, committed to providing data and
information on human security and security sector dynamics in Kenya and the sub-region of
the Great Lakes and the Horn of Africa; and Partnership for Peace and Security (PfPS)- a
Platform of the civil society which brings on board capacities for society mobilization,
mediation and grassroots participation of CSOs.
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II. RESOURCES
During the quarter under review, the Programme implemented its Work Plan whose
expenditure amounted to USD 294,888 from TRAC, SIDA, BCPR and UNDP. To complement
these budgets, the Government partners together with other Implementing Partners
contributed physical office space together with payment of salaries for the Programme Staff.
Other contributions from the Implementing Partners were in terms of office stationery,
equipment, assets and motor vehicles. The partners were also able to develop strategic
partnerships with other organizations to complement implementation of their planned
activities.
III. EXPECTED OUTPUTS
The 6 outputs for the PBCS Programme aim at ensuring:
a) Enhanced institutional capacity to formulate, implement and
monitor peace-building, conflict prevention, cohesion, community
security and arms control policies, strategies and plans at national
and county levels.
b) Strengthened coordination mechanisms, preparedness, early
warning, timely response, community security and recovery systems
operational at national, county and community levels.
c) Enhanced partnership and capacity development of non-state
actors in conflict research, peacebuilding, cohesion and community
security.
d) Strengthened National and county level leadership capacities for
collaboration and dialogue.
e) Promotion of National unity, reconciliation, cohesion, resilience
and integration at national, county and community levels.
f) Strengthened capacities for Programme management, strategic
partnerships, coordination and monitoring and evaluation
frameworks for delivery of key development results.
CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS OF THE REPORTING PERIOD
During the period under review, the following peace and conflict dynamics came into play
thus affecting the overall performance of the program partners in their key result areas in
different ways. The following is a general synopsis of the peace and conflict dynamics.
A total of 60 conflict incidents were reported to NCEWERS between April and June 2015.
These conflict incidents resulted in 300 deaths. The Garissa university college terrorist attack
on 2nd April, 2015 accounted for half (150) of all the deaths that were reported to the
NCEWERS. Terrorism and violent extremism recorded the highest number of incidents at 20.
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Which signified 33% of the total number of incidents report during the quarter. Most of these
incidents were reported in North Eastern and Coastal parts of the country i.e. Garissa (6),
Mandera (5), Wajir (1), Lamu (3), Mombasa, Taita Taveta and Kirinyaga one incident each.
Other conflict incidents that were reported include; Banditry, Armed attacks, rustling, inter
clan/ethnic conflicts, criminal activities, natural resource conflicts, Human-Wildlife conflicts
and politically motivated conflicts as depicted in the pie chart below.
% of Conflict Incidents Reported April - June 2015
Terrorism/Violent Extremism
3%7%
7%
7%
Banditry/Armed Attacks
33%
Inter Clan/Ethnic
7%
18%
Rustling/Armed Raids
Gangs/Criminal Activities
Natural Resources/Land
18%
Human Wildlife
Political/Protests/Riots
In terms of counties, most of these conflict incidents were reported in Turkana (7), Samburu
(7) and Baringo (5). West Pokot (1) and Uasin Gishu (1). These conflict incidents were mainly
livestock rustling, armed raids, armed attacks, banditry and resource conflicts and resulted to
83 deaths out of the total 300 deaths reported during the quarter. The Nadome (a village in
Baringo county that borders Turkana county) attack of May 2015 contributed more than half
(47) of the deaths reported in the region. It is worth noting that an on 25th April, 2015 an alert
was reported and communicated with the County Administration to the effect that suspected
Turkana Warriors were grouping to attack Takaiywa and Kases in Pokot North, Karon and
Ompolion in Pokot West. The attack in Nadome happened days after the alert was
communicated.
Other counties that had incidents/alerts reported to the NCEWERS include, Mandera, Wajir
and Garissa with a total of 15 incidents and all being terrorist related, Similarly, Lamu,
Mombasa and Taita Taveta Counties had terrorist related issues with Kwale from the Coast
region had 3 incidents recorded that indicated early warning signs of inter-community
conflicts. Marsabit County recorded 8 deaths resulting from banditry and armed attacks while
Isiolo County experienced Human –wildlife conflicts and Laikipia County Agro-Pastoral
Conflicts resulting from movement of pastoralists in search of water and pasture.
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The Pastoralist Cluster:
In pastoralist area of the Kamoja cluster, the region was characterised by long standing
conflicts and hostilities that were witnessed in especially the North Rift region which led to a
number of deaths, injuries, massive destruction of property, and livestock theft. A culmination
of these perennial attacks during the reporting period saw a collective call to foster peace and
co-existence among pastoral communities.
Consequently, this led to the initiation of a peace caravan spearheaded by the region’s
political leaders i.e. PMs, Governors and Senators from Baringo, Turkana West Pokot and
Samburu Counties, including religious leaders. The peace caravan traversed the three counties
to address insecurity characterized by banditry and cattle rustling after talks with President
Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto to end killings in pastoral communities, and to
reconcile the warring Pokot and Turkana communities. The leaders also resolved to preach
peace to affected area residents:
“We have formed a joint front to urge members of our communities to embrace peace in order
for the region to realize meaningful development. We won’t relent until we achieve that goal,”
said Governor Nanok of Turkana County during the peace caravan at Nasal, Baringo County.
A directive by the Criminal Investigations Department director and the governors that cattle
rustling be treated in the same level as terrorism has also been seen to contribute as a
deterrent factor.
Sustained peace initiatives in the region could be the avenue to achieving long lasting peace.
However, there is need to address the root causes of conflict in the area such as skewed
resource allocation, marginalization, land, the boundary and demarcation problems, which
have continuously been exacerbating conflict in the area.
Somali Cluster of the pastoralist area on the other hand has been a hot spot of terror related
activities. During the period of reporting, the situation led to mass desertion of learning
institutions by non-local teaching personnel and non-local students leaving the education
sector in the area and other sectors grinding to a halt including amenities like health facilities.

Garissa County: Following the massacre of students at Garissa University
College by Al-Shabaab militia in the month of April, 2015 the county was put under
curfew which was only lifted to allow movement during the fasting period of
Ramadhan.

Mandera County: The County experienced the epic center of terror related
activities and vicious clan animosity between the Garre and Degodia. Given proximity
to Somali, the Al-Shabaab terror group continued carrying out vicious attacks.
Meanwhile, it is feared that clan animosity may spill over to Garissa and Ijara counties
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and may also drag in the Marehen clan of Ethiopia. This state of affairs will further
jeopardize the terror alert in the country.
The Rural Cluster:
The Rural Cluster has been calm during the reporting period with few incidents being
reported. However, the following areas have been experiencing protracted conflicts and
simmering tension which if not addressed will degenerate into violence:
Bungoma County: There were security related challenges in Lwandanyi area
attributed to cross-border crime including the stealing of motorbike taxis and the
murder of riders of such taxis. There has also been the challenge of proliferation of
illicit SALW which has a bearing in conflict dynamics affecting Mt. Elgon, thus the
simmering tension in the Chebyuk Settlement Scheme (Chepkurkur) over land
allocation.
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Kisumu/Nandi counties border: Areas of Chemelil and Muhoroni bordering
Nandi County have been experiencing cross-border stock theft and counter-attacks.
Given the political dynamics underlying in the conflict, it may require concerted efforts
by political leaders from the two communities to address the root cause of the conflict.
The Urban Cluster:
The urban cluster consists of the major towns of the country including Nairobi, Kisumu,
Nakuru and Mombasa Counties.
In Nairobi County, the period under review was marked by various conflict issues owing to its
political significance in the country. The major conflicting issue during this quarter were
characterized by youth radicalization bordering on violent extremism as well as criminal
gangs’ activities and hooliganism. To address issues of youth radicalization and extremism,
sub-county peace committees held various peace meetings with religious leaders, youth
leaders and women.
In Kisumu County, general insecurity was identified as a major concern. Cases of carjacking
incidences and killing of Boda-boda operators were rampant in areas of Kondele, Manyatta,
and Nyamasaria. On the other hand, the conflict between Kisumu county and Vihiga County
with Maseno boundary being the epicenter of conflict between the Counties remained a
major issue that has not been resolved for a while thus causing tension between the two
counties.
A conflict scanning in Mombasa County within the period of reporting indicates that a number
of conflict incidences included security alerts over the intention of Al Shabaab terror group to
attack various targets in the Coastal region. There were also various incidences and reports of
armed criminal activities in the region
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IV. KEY RESULTS
This report documents key results achieved under the PBCS Programme. However, attempts
will be made to bridge the same with activities conducted by other partners or actors in view
to establish the linkage and synergy that the programme has been able to sustain building on
the previous projects such as the CPP Programme, CTP Project among others.
Result Area 1: Institutional capacity development for policy formulation, implementation
and monitoring strengthened
Institutional Capacity Development Strengthened
In a bid to support continuous training and capacity development of staff on mandatory as
well as other relevant professional courses in liaison with Ministerial Training Committee, the
Directorate finalized development of Curriculum for Peacebuilding and Conflict Management
Staff. Implementation of this Curriculum will ensure that skills and knowledge are transferred
to staff for improved performance and service delivery
Results:
 Finalization of an induction training curriculum that will enhance
integration of peace building and conflict management for peace
builders, partners and other stakeholders.
 The Directorate mounted a 4 weeks Course on Governance, Diplomacy
in Peace and Security for middle level officers at IPSTC Karen in
partnership with GIZ, ACORD and IPSTC for participants within the
peacebuilding and conflict management fraternity.
 Further the Directorate facilitated training of 13 officers drawn from key
stakeholders in peace and security on various courses at IPSTC during
the period under review; the courses content included Human Rights,
Sexual Gender-Based Violence, DDR and Protection of Civilians.
Strategy formulation strengthened:
CEWERU Consultative Meeting with the CEWARN Unit
The PBCM Directorate attended the CEWARN Unit – CEWERU Consultative meeting in
Mombasa from 28th – 29th May 2015, with the aim to strategize on
1.
Conflict Research and Scenario – Building for Karamoja
Assessment and
2.
Dissemination of the published Peace and Conflict Profiles which
would be supported by CEWARN Unit.
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Results:
Resulting from this consultative forum were some key resolutions among the regional actors
such as to:
 Support for the new information collection network (ICN) and
integrated analysis system.
 Identification of capacity gaps among situation rooms and
database staff that would affect
 Conduct capacity assessment of regional partners and develop a
plan to harmonize the CEWERUs
 Conduct a study to determine the cost of running and effective
National Early Warning System among others resolutions that
would directly impact the work of the Directorate.
Consultations with Stakeholders on the Placement of Kenya on the 2014 Fragile States Index
The Ministry of Interior through the PBCM Directorate held a consultative forum with
PeaceNet, Fund for Peace Initiative (FFP) and other stakeholders on the placement of Kenya
on the 2014 Fragile States Index that begun in late 2013 with the objectives to:
1.
Review and cross-validate, with local-level input, the main findings of Kenya’s
placement on the 2014 FSI as well as the GOK’s response to specific rankings;
2.
Cross-reference these findings and input with the objectives of the
Political/Social Pillars of Kenya’s Vision 2030 document as well as the actionable
indicators from Agenda Item 4 of the Truth and Reconciliation Report;
3.
Produce an overall evaluation framework and report with actionable
recommendations from civil society to the GOK including, where possible, regionallyspecific input. It is envisioned that this report will also include a detailing of areas of
progress and success stories in the implementation of key GOK policy objectives.
During the consultative forum, detailed discussions were held on Kenya’s placement in the
FSI while referring to various pressure indicators which elicited various feedback. Some of the
indicators that guided the discussions included demographic pressures, human flight, respect
for human rights and the rule of law, state legitimacy in Kenya, Refugee and IDPs pressure,
Group grievances based on historical injustices and negative ethnicity among others
Results:
 Consensus on modifying existing FSI indicators to capture
national policy more broadly across social/political, economic,
and security dynamics would be a better process.
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 Consensus on further National and County level discussions on
how to measure difficult topics like processes of societal
reconciliation and the existence of historic grievances in the
immediate and medium term.
 Identification of five strategic counties of Kwale, Uasin Gishu,
West Pokot, Marsabit, Kisumu and Narok that would apply the
CAST Tool:
County Monitoring of the field assessments with DfID/Coffey International ICS Project Team
The ministry of interior through the PBCM Directorate teamed up with DfID/Coffey
International to conduct County Monitoring of the field assessments for the Improving
Community Security project targeting eleven counties including Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera,
Bungoma, Kilifi, Kwale, Kisii, Baringo, West Pokot, Kisumu and Nakuru Counties. The project
is aimed at reducing levels of insecurity and conflict in the said counties while working with
the Government of Kenya to minimise and deal effectively with security threats, given that
the GoK is better placed to provide conflict resolution, community safety and reduced genderbased violence in the target counties. It is expected that upon a successful rollout of the
project, the counties shall benefit in becoming more peaceful, gain increased public
empowerment, economic development and better access to essential services. The program
also envisages to integrate gender issues in justice and security and increases the
effectiveness of service delivery by: strengthening responses to GBV and creating more
responsive security sector institutions, and building women, men, girls’ and boys’ ability to
challenge violence and strengthening community responses to GBV.
Results:
 The monitoring exercise contributed to the design phase by
providing basis for determining the need to focus on strategic
counties to maximise the impact of the resources deployed.
 The ICS program has put in place preferable criteria which
include and not limited to: range of challenges that the ICS
programme is seeking to address; counties where the
programme partners assess that it is likely that the programme
could have a positive impact; delivery of innovative
programming; filling in gaps, or complementing the work that
others are doing in improving community security.
IOM Stakeholders Forum on Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) for Kenya
The PBCM Directorate participated in the IOM Stakeholders forum on the Displacement
Tracking Matrix for Kenya on 30th June 2015. The DTM is a suite of tools by IOM which seek to
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regularly capture, process and disseminate multi-layered information on the changing
locations, vulnerabilities and needs of displaced populations throughout the course of a crisis.
Result
The tool provides an opportunity for partnership in the analysis of displacements as a
result of conflicts. The tool was piloted in seven counties namely; Garissa, Lamu,
Mandera, Marsabit, Turkana, Uasin Gishu and Wajir and conflicts as the major source of
displacement featured prominently a finding that agrees with the peace and conflict
trends as captured in the National Conflict Early Warning System. This therefore offers
an opportunity for continued partnership where the PBCM can benefit from the data
generated from the DTM in terms of understanding the displacement trends arising
from conflict situations.
Policy Implementation strengthened:
As a way of strengthening policy implementation, the Directorate continued to coordinate
peace work initiatives and got documentation of the results from the beneficiary counties as
follows:
West Pokot County
During the period of reporting, West Pokot County conducted activities aimed at
deepening foundations of peacebuilding and community security targeting various
beneficiaries including local communities, peace committees, law enforcement
agencies (regular and administration police, National Police Reservists), county
government officials, local politicians, council of elders, Maendeleo ya Wanawake
among others. The activities were conducted with the objective of: promoting social
interaction to boost economic activities along the borderlines with neighboring
Turkana County around Turkwel area and its environs; mobilizing and sensitizing rival
communities of Pokot and Turkana towards sustainable utilization and use of crossborder resources and; building capacity of local county peace structures and networks
for effective conflict mitigation between the neighbouring counties.
Results
 The establishment of West Pokot County Peace Forum and
County Peace Secretariat with the aim to coordinate peace work
at the county level in collaboration with the NSC/PBCM
Directorate.
 The above mentioned activities resulted into the reopening of
the access road to Lorogon village and free movement of locals
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which has enabled villagers to carry on with their daily activities
including economic activities. The opening of the road also has
enabled supply of humanitarian aid to the communities that
were affected during the closure of the access road to Lorogon
 Recovery of firearms that were stolen from NPRs from the Pokot
Community during the skirmishes which has led to improved
community security in the area
Kirinyaga County
The county conducted peacebuilding activities aimed at containing drug and substance
abuse which has resulted into criminal activities and gender based violence targeting
men in the county through peace dialogue meetings targeting national government
agencies (i.e. chiefs), local peace committee members, and local residents of affected
locations of Kirinyaga central, Kerugoya, Koroma and Kanyekiini.
Results
 There is improved security especially in Kerugoya town and along
Kerugoya – Kutus road enabling residents to go on with smooth
socio-economic activities, thanks to the collaborative initiative by
both the law enforcers and the community. This has also lead to
the reduction of the activities of the Mungiki criminal gang in the
county.
Tana River County:
The county conducted 1 sub-county peace stakeholder’s forum and 6 other community
peace and reconciliation meetings in various hotspot areas. The county also engaged
in continuous training of sub-county peace committee members aimed at
deradicalization of youth in the county
Results:
 The peace meetings and trainings conducted in the county
resulted into enhanced information sharing on EWER initiatives
and also played a major role in minimizing conflict incidences
with improved peaceful coexistence with the aim to restore
coexistence and trust among communities
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Elgeyo Marakwet:
Upon the conclusion of the reconstitution of sub-county peace committees, these
peace structures have been involved in the facilitation of peace dialogue processes
among rival clans in the county. The peace committees have also participated in
community security meetings at the grassroots level in various hotspots in the county
Results:
 The rival communities from Bagar and Kaptul clans have been
able to resolve disputes amicably by identifying elders and
opinion leaders who managed to positively determine boundary
disputes which have been there since 1997.
 With the peace committees taking part in security meetings,
residents of various locations have agreed to work harmoniously
with security personnel to embrace community policing through
“Nyumba Kumi” to improve community security
Migori County:
The county established peace clubs in Migori secondary, Mabera secondary and Bondo
Nyironge secondary schools with an aim to introduce peace in schools with the
emergence of 200 young peace activists which saw the launch of Migori secondary
peace club in July 2015. Furthermore the county held various peace meetings
addressing various peace and conflict dynamics in the county including active
engagement with cosmopolitan business community; seeking measures for restocking
and payment of fines to stamp out stock theft and; creating partnerships with local
CBOs to advocate for ADR mechanisms in Kuria.
Results:
 The engagement of the grassroots peace structures has resulted
into the secession of hostilities between communities living
along the Kuria East and Suna West border due to cattle theft
and boundary disputes. Such meetings have also resulted into
agreement on restocking of stolen livestock.
 Engagement with the cosmopolitan business community in
Migori and Isbania towns has resulted into harmonious business
practice
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Uasin Gishu:
The county conducted activities to revamp the County Peace Forum through
networking with other peace actors by conducting community dialogues on emerging
peace and conflict issues while also conducting sensitization on gender based violence
alongside holding counter-radicalization meetings targeting the youth, women and
opinion leaders
Results:
 Through the activities conducted by the county peace forum, the
religious leaders in the county have resolved to campaign for
religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in both churches
and mosques. The campaigns have targeted Maili Nne area
which is inhabited by Kenyan Somalis and this has resulted in to
reduction of tension between Muslims (especially the Kenyan
Somalis) and Christians in the area.
Trans-Nzoia:
The county conducted inter-community dialogues aimed at enhancing cohesion and
recognition of land dispute resolution elders. The county also conducted awareness
raising on conflict early warning and response initiatives with the aim of
operationalization of an early warning mechanism at the county level through
interaction with the local peace committee network.
The County Commissioner, Endebes MP, Kapenguria MP, Elders from Pokot and other
communities at the peace dialogue meeting at Chepchoina
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The grassroots peace committees have been instrumental in creating links with
security apparatus of the county targeting elders from Pokot, Endebes and
Kapenguria.
Results:
 The peace dialogue meetings have restored peaceful
coexistence among the target rival communities through a
resolution that the rival communities should keep off the land
under dispute until an amicable solution is arrived at. The 700
acre Mengo farm land was therefore evacuated of the invaders
and culprits were arrested and arraigned in court
Nairobi County:
Nairobi County conducted a technical planning meeting steered by the County Commissioner
which involved the Deputy County Commissioners and the County Peace Coordinator with the
aim of the establishment of the County Peace Forum and the evaluation of the Sub County
peace committees based on their tenure and effectiveness in executing their mandate. The
county also conducted sensitization meetings on violent extremism and radicalization
targeting youth from Kamukunji sub-county which consist of Muslim and Christian youths.
Participants’ group photo during the launch of the Nairobi County Peace Forum, 3rd June 2015 at The Service Club, Nairobi
The county launched the Nairobi County Peace forum on 3rd June 2015 in a ceremony that was
attended by the Nairobi County Governor, H.E Evans Kidero, Honourable Francis Ole Kaparo,
Mr. Njoroge Ndirangu the Regional Coordinator and Mrs. Seline Korir of Global Communities
(INGO). Also present were the County Commissioner, Deputy County Commissioners from
Nairobi County and leaders from sub-counties peace Committees such as Starehe, Kamukunji,
Kasarani, Westlands, Lang’ata, Dagoretti, Makadara, Embakasi, and Njiru Sub-counties. Also
represented were Special groups such as persons with disabilities and Albinism Society of
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Kenya. Members of County Assemblies, Community Based organizations, Faith Based
Organizations, youth groups and women groups representatives.
Results:
 Existence of an established County Peace Forum as at June 2015
 Formation of a religious caucus, a strong community policing
committee, formed to enhance partnership between government
officials and religious leaders, a forum for women and youth to address
issues of violent extremism and radicalization within the context of the
family and the community at large.
Nyeri County:
During the period of reporting, Nyeri County conducted local peace committee
dialogue meetings for the purpose of sharing information and challenges around
peacebuilding and conflict management and also held induction trainings for the
peace committees aimed at enhancing incidence and situation reporting skills of the
peace structures. The security dialogue meetings were on the other hand held in order
to sensitize the community on security issues aimed at enhancing community security.
Results:
 Through the aforementioned activities, the peace committees in
collaboration with respective Deputy County Commissioners
were able to use the alternative dispute resolution mechanism to
solve the land dispute in Tetu and Nyeri south sub-counties
through convening peace dialogue meetings.
 Through the peace meeting with administrators, the community
at Kieni East sub-county embraced community policing through
the Nyumba Kumi initiative as a way of enhancing community
security.
Result Area 2: Reduction of community security threats and response to conflicts, risks and
disasters improved
Output 2: Reduction of Community security threats and improved response to conflicts, risks
and disasters
During the reporting period, the following activities were implemented:
2.1 Facilitate continuous crime research, documentation and dissemination
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During the reporting period SRIC continued capturing data on crime from print and digital
media and also from the National Police Service (NPS). The crime data is kept in a database
for periodic analysis and information sharing.
Key result area
Activity:

A total of 510 crimes incidences captured from print and digital media and
analysed.

SRIC continued disseminating crime data and information through the
organisation’s website: www.srickenya.org, random sharing with walk-in visitors, and
physical delivery of publications to institutions and organizations. The organization has
also been able to share crime related briefs with various digital media outlets and also
members of the public in general through the social media platforms: twitter@sricKenya and Facebook fan page (Security Research and Information Centre). SRIC
has also been able to host a number of individual researchers and College students
who were keen to use the available information in development of research projects.
Output:

An updated electronic crime database available for periodic analysis and
information sharing

An up to date “crime updates” section at www.srickenya.org

A crime monitoring report available for sharing
2.2 Survey on Crime Trends and Typologies in Nakuru town
During the reporting period, SRIC conducted a survey on “Crime trends and typologies in
Nakuru town”. The survey was informed by a trend which was noted from the crime database
that showed an increasing number of crimes in the town. The survey was conducted in the
CBD, Bondeni, Langa-langa, Kaptembwa, Rhoda, and Ponda Mali slums in Nakuru town.
Key Result Area
Activity:

Survey on “Crime trends and Typologies in Nakuru Town” successfully
conducted during the reporting period
Output

Survey report ready for sharing after validation by Reference Group scheduled
th
on 14 July 2015
2.3 Preparation and Dissemination of Quarterly and Annual Crime Observatory Reports
During the April- June 2015 quarter, SRIC compiled, shared and published crime reports in her
website. SRIC has also analysed national crime data captured from secondary sources; print
media and other on-line sources and prepared a quarterly report. An annual crime report for
the period ending June 2015 is being prepared.
2.4 Meeting with Reference Group (RG)
A Reference Group meeting is scheduled for 14th July 2015 to share the April – June, 2015
reports and map out strategies for the July- September, 2015 quarter.
Key Results area:
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Overall Outcome
SRIC reports continue to illicit public debate on crime in the country. Although highlighted in
the last quarter, the following media discussions on SRIC’s reports remain evidence of the
project’s key outcome/impact.
https://mpasho.co.ke/2015/03/mpasho-investigates-part-1-find-dangerous-places-nairobivideo/
Key Caption:
a)
...............what they all said was that the rate of crime in the area had drastically gone down because
National Youth Service (NYS) officers had been deployed in the area. Mpasho news, March 19, 2015.
b)
“Nairobi Area OCPD Paul Wanjama argues that they have deployed enough officers in those areas, so
they are no longer any dangerous places in the CBD”. Mpasho News, March 19, 2015
c)
Video in the same link shows the crime observatory reports has increased public
participation/contribution to security matters.
1.
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/lifestyle/article/2000153692/is-your-neighbourhood-safe.
The Standard Newspaper, March 5, 2015.
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Key Caption:
In an article dubbed: “Is your neighbourhood safe” security experts shared views based on one of the SRICs reports. The
following are some of the highlights:
“His point is supported by Nyakomitah. “Crime reports are important for both tenants and developers as they create
awareness and alertness,” says Nyakomitah.
“These reports inform people on where to invest and live, because truth is, no one wants to live or invest in a place where
they are constantly under threat. Investors know their properties will be hard to sell if the area is prone to crime. Tenants
will always try to stay as safe as possible.”
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Gachie slum in Nairobi is safer now than before courtesy of increased patrols by police.
“Recent times had seen Gachie and neighbouring areas, previously known for harbouring hard-core criminals, welcome
new modern developments as investors started feeling more comfortable there.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/lifestyle/article/2000153692/is-your-neighbourhood-safe?pageNo=1
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In Kibra, “crime in the area had drastically gone down because National Youth Service (NYS) officers
had been deployed in the area”. Mpasho news, March 19, 2015.
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In Nairobi CBD, “Nairobi Area OCPD Paul Wanjama argues that they have deployed enough officers in
those areas, so they are no longer any dangerous places in the CBD”. Mpasho News, March 19, 2015.
The above extracts highlight consumption of the organization’s report in making policing
decisions.
Output 2.3: Partnership and capacity development of non-state actors in conflict research,
peacebuilding, and cohesion and community security.
Project Activities
During the period under review, the following activities were undertaken under the Amani
Facility component implemented by Civil Society Organization:
a) Counter Violent Extremist Sensitization
Building on previous efforts, partner faith groups facilitated four community based
sensitization forums targeting youth in hotspots locality in Nairobi and Mombasa Counties.
The faith groups used highly regarded and knowledgeable religious scholars and teachers to
engage their audiences on salient issues of faith and doctrine.
b) Community Dialogues for Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion
Collaborating partners facilitated inter-communal dialogues among in the fragile counties of
Marsabit, Bungoma and Tana River to deepen social cohesion, inter-communal trust, and
renew for social contracts for peaceful co-existence.
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c) Inter County Learning Exchange visits for Women and Youth
To bolster capacities for peacebuilding and social cohesion, thirty (30) women and youth
peace actors from Tana River County were supported to undertake a Learning Exchange Visit
to Bungoma and Trans Nzoia Counties. The Exchange visit enabled the peace actors from all
the three Counties to share experiences, learn of successes and challenges from each other,
and develop new skills for on-going and future peace engagements.
d) Policy Advocacy for embedding of Mabanga Peace Agreement into
County Laws
ACORD in partnership with Peace and Rights Organization facilitated engagements with
various stakeholders including Council of Elders, Members of County Assemblies and County
Executive members to advocate for embedding of the Mabanga Peace Agreement into
County Laws of Bungoma and Trans-Nzoia Counties.
RESULTS
 Enhanced Capacity to Counter Violent Extremism promoted:
Through community based sensitization meetings, the communities
in hotspots locality in Nairobi and Mombasa Counties have been
sensitized and mobilized against extremist ideologies and rallied to
reject false teachings and uphold true tenets of faith. Through the
community engagement, over 100 Youths were empowered with
knowledge on basic tenets of faith and equipped with skills to
identify false teachings and capacities to dissuade their peers from
falling prey to wrong ideologies.
 Inter-Communal Reconciliation and Social cohesion Promoted:
Inter-communal dialogues for reconciliation and social cohesion
were sustained among communities in fragile Counties of Marsabit,
Tana River and Bungoma. Intra-dialogues have been concluded
among the Pokomo and Orma communities in Tana River and
structured inter-communal dialogues have begun in earnest. Key
divisive issues have been delineated and discussions on finding
mechanisms for sustainable solutions have garnered momentum.
Prospects towards signing of social agreement are high.
 In Marsabit, mobilization for peace dialogue between warring
communities have gained traction and community buy-in. Follow-up
interventions are planned to build on the momentum generated by
the Marsabit Agreement reached by the County leaders earlier in the
year and localized by the on-going community dialogues. There are
indications that if the grassroots level dialogues are scaled up and
sustained, there is a real chance for striking a lasting peace deal.
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 Knowledge sharing for peacebuilding capacities enhanced: To
bolster local actors capacities to promote peacebuilding and social
cohesion in their localities, (30) women and youth peace actors from
Tana River County were supported to undertake a Learning
Exchange Visit to Bungoma and Trans Nzoia Counties. The Exchange
visit enabled the peace actors from all the three Counties to share
experiences, learn of successes and challenges from each other, and
develop new skills for on-going and future peace engagements.
The conflicts in Tana River and Bungoma Counties share the same characteristic of being
about perception of dominance of one ethnic group over the others. The Exchange Visit
provided the local peace actors from Tana River an opportunity to learn how the Bungoma
County Communities negotiated their peaceful co-existence through the Mabanga Peace
Process and thereby achieve more inclusive political representation.
 Policy Advocacy Enhanced at County level: In order to scale up and
entrench legality and local ownership of Mabanga Peace Agreement
(for Bungoma and Trans-Nzoia Counties, advocacy efforts were
intensified to have the Agreement written into County Laws and Policy
instruments. ACORD in partnership with Peace and Rights Organization
enhanced structured engagements with various stakeholders including
Council of Elders, Members of County Assemblies and County Executive
members to build consensus and agree on mechanisms of realizing the
goal of writing the agreement into the County laws.
 The advocacy efforts have borne mixed results with some sections of
the stakeholders opposed to the entrenchment of the agreement in its
current form while others are in support. More consensus building
requires to undertaken with a possibility that the document may be
subjected to a re-validation process before it’s acceptable for inclusion
in the County policy framework.
Output 2.4: National and county level leadership capacities for collaboration and dialogue
strengthened.
a)
Completed Production Video Documentary on Collaborative
Leadership Dialogue
UNDP has been implementing the Collaborative Leadership Capacity Development project
since 2009 targeting leaders at National and County levels in Kenya. The project focuses on
strengthening trust; developing negotiation and communication skills; and enhancing conflict
transformation skills among key leaders in government, the civil society and the public sector.
The Project overall goal is geared to supporting the emergence of a cadre of national and
institutional leaders who, individually and together, appreciate and practice collaborative
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leadership for problem-solving, improved governance, accelerated development, sustainable
peace and social stability for the country.
In 2015, UNDP commissioned production of a Video Documentary aimed at systematically
capturing the impact of this intervention by highlighting significant success stories of
beneficiaries of the intervention across the entire spectrum of the project. The documentary
has been successfully completed and will be used to showcase the result of the CLD
intervention and it will also help in informing the re-designing of the subsequent
programming.
Result Area 3: Partnership and capacity development of non-state actors in conflict research,
peacebuilding, and cohesion and community security.
Garissa County
During the reporting period, NDMA Garissa office successfully conducted activities under the
deepening foundations for peacebuilding and community security targeting and supporting
the youth. The following activities were conducted with the objective of countering
extremism, violence and radicalization of the youth.
1.
A Consultative forum on creating a framework for implementation was held
from the 21st -23rd of May during which the nature and drivers of violence and the youth
at risk in Garissa were identified, in addition to this, viable business ventures for the
youth were identified.
2.
Awareness creation meetings in the Sub-Counties on enterprise development
with the aim to notify the youth about the ongoing peace dividend support for youth
entrepreneurship development and development of proposals for development for
respective youth groups.
3.
One month mentorship programs conducted by SUPKEM with facilitation from
UNDP/NDMA, with the aim to reach out to community members in all the sub-counties
through its respective representatives to sensitize the youth about the dangers of
radicalization and the importance of peaceful coexistence.
4.
Training of potential beneficiaries of the peace Dividend funds where 141 youth
officials representing 46 youth groups in all sub counties of Garissa were trained and
equipped with basic skills of starting up and managing Small and Medium size
Enterprises. The groups comprised of gender balance.
Results
 Through the grant making process, 47 youth groups
consisting of about 10-15 members each received cheques
after they underwent a business training workshop.
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Banking details, copies of their IDs were documented.
MOUs were given to the respective group leaders as a
binding document.
 The 125 youths that were sensitized on dangers of violent
extremism by SUPKEM vowed to uphold peaceful
coexistence, thereby reducing the number of
vulnerability to the dangers of terrorism and violent
extremism. These youth formed youth groups in different
locations aimed at benefiting from Peace Dividend
projects through job creation.
Result Area 4: National and county level leadership capacities for collaboration and dialogue
strengthened.
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Result Area 5: Increased knowledge and transformational practice on national
reconciliation, cohesion and integration
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ENGAGEMENTS WITH NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT
During the reporting period, the Commission interacted with officials of the National
government, specifically the County Commissioners, representatives of the County Security
Intelligence Committees and County Government. The counties visited during these
interactions included Tana River, Kilifi and Mombasa areas. In Magarini, Tana River, the
Commission interacted with the Assistant County Commissioner and her team. An improved
understanding of the key driving factors of conflict in the Galana Kulalu ranch was established.
Among the factors include resource allocation and distribution between the farmers and
pastoralists, lack of coordination between county and national government among others. In
Malindi, the Commission met with the Sub-county security intelligence committee and as a
result it was reported that lapses in security, perceived marginalisation, land related issues,
recruitment of youth into Al-Shabaab, corruption and MRC related activities and political
goodwill are the key factors that drive conflict in the area. In Garsen, the SCSIC meeting
established that the unclear land tenure system, politics of exclusion, radicalisation, and
negative stereotypes as the factors driving conflict.
Result:
 The Commission has been able to develop concepts and proposals
that take these factors into consideration. This has further advised
on the key persons that are normally invited in the Commission’s
forums.
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WOMEN MEETING IN KILIFI
The Commission invited over forty (40) women from Kilifi and Mombasa Counties to discuss
ways of incorporating them in the Commission’s peace and cohesion activities. The women
were able to first identify the drivers of conflict which included a rise in insecurity, lack of
coordination among institutions, radicalisation, unresolved historical injustices etc.
Result:
 The participants were sensitised on the Commission’s mandate, they
were able to understand and appreciate their role in peacebuilding.
In addition, the Commission was able to incorporate the information
collected for further development of its upcoming program on
women and peacebuilding.
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INTERFAITH LEADERS DE-RADICALISATION FORUMS IN MOMBASSA, KILIFI AND
MALINDI COUNTIES
Religious leaders play a key role in promoting peace and cohesion in the community. With the
upsurge of violent extremism in Counties in the Coastal and North Eastern region, the
Commission has and continues to engage with interfaith leaders with an aim of developing
strategies of countering this vice. The Commission held two Interfaith Leaders forums in
Mombasa, Kilifi and Malindi in June, 2015.
Result:
 The participants identified the main factor contributing to
radicalisation such as a lack of IDs among the youth, historical
injustices over, unemployment, perceived marginalisation and
discrimination.
The Commission wrote to the Cabinet Secretary of Interior and National Coordination and
advised the granting of unconditional Amnesty to Kenyans who joined Al-Shabaab terror
group and denounced extremist tendencies. The Government granted the Amnesty on 14th
April 2015.
The Amnesty and Reintegration policy has been successful. Over 250 Kenyan youths have
denounced Al-Shabaab and handed themselves to Kenyan authorities.
4. UASIN NGISHU PEACE AND COHESION MEETING
In the wake of heighted terror attacks, most recently the Garissa University attack that has
claimed 147 lives, there has been an increased level of xenophobia, and also there has been
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marked and increased discrimination of the members of Muslim Community in some parts of
the Country.
The Commission in May 14 2015 held a meeting with religious and community leaders in
collaboration with the office of the County Commissioner, Uasin.
The key objective of the meeting was to sensitize the leaders and pacify the xenophobic
tension within the County and promote peace and harmonious society.
Result:
 The leaders agreed and made commitment to tireless preach peace
and cohesion in the County. It was understood that
 Political leaders promised to desist from making any utterance that
may incite communities
 Uasin Ngishu County promised to mainstream peace and cohesion
agenda through creation of department of Cohesion and
integration.
The forum also provided a platform for the participants to identify issues that are likely to
cause interethnic tensions such as the ongoing case of the Deputy President at the
International Criminal Court, pending resettlement of Internally Displaced People and
perceived discrimination in employment especially in learning institutions.
5. BARINGO AND TURKANA COUNTY PEACE AND RECONCILIATION MEETING
The meeting held at Sirikwa Hotel on 16th May 2015 was organized following the killing of
more than fifty people at Nadome by bandits, who raided villages on the Turkana East Pokot
border, on the night of Tuesday 5th May 2015.
The meeting is also held pursuant to meeting of political leaders from North Rift Counties at
State House Chaired by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday 14th May 2015
at State House.
The one day meeting held at Sirikwa hotel was also attended by Regional Coordinator, Mr.
Osman Warfa, Turkana and Baringo County Commissioners and members of their security
team including the Sub-County Security Intelligence team, Members of County Assembly
(MCA) from both Counties, Youth representatives, religious leaders, women leaders and
professionals from the Turkana and Pokot communities.
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Result:
 Immediate cessation of hostilities. Since this meeting and up to the
end of June 2015 there hasn't been a single violent ethnic conflict
between Pokot and Turkana community in Tiaty and Turkana East.
 The meeting endorsed the North Rift Political leaders meeting held
at State House on Thursday 14th May 2015.
 Formation of peace caravan to spread peace messages at the
grassroots to compliment peace rallies by the political leaders.
6. SAMBURU COUNTY PEACE AND RECONCILIATION MEETING
The meeting was held at Sportsman Arms Hotel Nanyuki on 20th - 22nd June 2015. The
Commission convened the meeting following persistent violent ethnic conflict between the
Samburu and Turkana communities living in Samburu North Sub-County that have claimed
hundreds of lives of the locals and security officers. The conflict has caused mass
displacement of the communities.
The meeting was attended by the Governor Samburu County Government, Members of
Parliament, Members of County Assembly of the most affected wards, community leaders,
professionals and members of County Security team led by Regional Commissioner for Rift
Valley Mr. Osman Warfa.
Result:
 The participants were able to identify and agree on roots causes
of conflict: Unequal distribution of resources, perceived political
intimidation and subjugation, ethnic discriminations in the
issuance of National Identity Card through unclear and unfair
vetting methods, inability and negligence of security officers to
enforce law and order, ethnic incitement by leaders, illegal
settlement and redrawing of administrative and electoral
boundaries in Baragoi areas of Mputaput and Waso Rongai in
Nyiro ward.
 The meeting ended with signing of the Ceasefire Agreement. The
participants unconditionally committed themselves to a
ceasefire agreement and stop any actions that may undermine
the peace process initiated by the National Cohesion and
Integration Commission. The schools have been re-opened and a
special fourteen member (seven from both Turkana and
Samburu community) Peace and Reconciliation Committee had
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been facilitated to take the messages of peaceful coexistence to
the grassroots.
7.
LAMU COUNTY AMANI CLUBS SCHOOLS’ ASSOCIATION (LCASA) DOUSING OF FIRE
BRAND
The Commission developed guidelines on development of Amani Clubs in school and
subsequently sensitised teachers, principals and other stakeholders on the implementation of
the guidelines. As a result, several schools have formed Amani clubs in their institutions and
the Commission continues to support them in advocating for the principles underlying this
concept. In June 2015, as a way of supporting these institutions, the Commission participated
in LCASA’s dousing of the Fire brand.
The event brought together thirteen schools that is nine secondary and four primary in a bid
to advocate for peace among the young children and the youths. The event involved
performances such as skits, poems, peace procession and speeches from relevant
stakeholders in education and peace from the County. Consequently, especially during the
peace procession along Lamu town, locals were able to encourage the young children to
continue engaging in peace efforts as they are the future leaders. In addition, other schools
that were not part of the LCASA approached the LCASA officials, who work closely with NCIC,
to discuss their joining the association.
8. STRATEGIC PLAN
The Strategic Plan 2015-2020 underwent final review within this period. Stakeholder
consultations including both external and internal stakeholders was done. Specifically,
Commissioners met on made policy guidelines regarding the engagement of the Commission
within the mentioned strategic period. Before this however, three meetings of senior staff
provided foundational material upon which the strategic plan was construed.
Result:
 The Commission has drafted a clear, concise and forward looking
strategic plan which seeks to address a myriad of threats facing
social cohesion in the social, economic, political, legal, technological
and economic contexts.
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IV. CHALLENGES AND CONSTRAINTS
Implementation of the Programme during the period under review was coupled with some
challenges and constraints:
 Reduced alert and incident reporting to the NCEWERS due to the few number of
Peace Coordinators with only 9 out of the 47 counties being covered.
 Lack of awareness on the various roles and activities by the various actors on
peacebuilding and conflict management
 Delayed implementation of certain activities in the WP due to delays and
decreased in funds disbursement. The program should consider strategizing and
refocusing during the business process which includes clear and timely
communication between and among program partners to avoid unnecessary
delays of the program processes.
 Declining support to Peace Committees with possible focus on county level
approach. This could be addressed by providing support to the County Peace
Secretariats and Peace Forums with instructions to map out peace and conflict
dynamics in the respective counties as they strategize on means of intervention
and sharing information both horizontally and vertically with strategic
stakeholders. County Governments should also be encouraged to consider
incorporating peacebuilding and conflict management within their County
Integrated Development Plans (CIDP) in a bid to embrace ownership of PBCM at
county level
 Staffing limitations and delayed recruitment of the Peace Coordinators and the
PMCU. This could be addressed by fast-tracking the process of recruitment of the
officers as per the requirement of the program. The program board should
consider this as a priority area as county Early Warning and Early response hubs
are brought up to strengthen information gathering and sharing.
 Conflict dynamics at the county level including political intrigues, emerging
conflicts, negative ethnicity/clanism, and violent extremism are a big threat to the
peace and stability of the country. There should be conceited effort to address
thematic issues as they arise. Activities within the program work plan should be
modeled in a way that they speak to topical issues including the constantly
changing peace and conflict dynamics in the Country
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V. LESSONS LEARNED
Among the key lessons learned during the April – June 2015 reporting period include the
following:
 Synergy between the National and County level actors and partners is
critical for conflict prevention, management, resolution (CPMR) and
peacebuilding processes;
 Sharing of conflict early warning information horizontally (with local
actors) is key in mobilizing local resources and efforts for early response
and is less costly so as to cover for the dwindling resource basket.
 Coordination and information sharing among actors is critical for CPMR.
 There is need to create awareness on the various actors of CPMR, build
the capacities and the linkages of the various response organs to enable
them respond appropriately to early warning signs of violence and
conflicts.
VI. FINANCIAL IMPLEMENTATION
All programme financial and accounting reports were documented and submitted to UNDP
for integration into the Combined Delivery Reports (CDRs).
It suffices to note that the programme continued to rely heavily on the funds advanced
through the National Treasury in October 2014 even at the time when the Financial Year was
coming to a close on 30th June 2015. However, the programme could not access the balance
of the funds allocated for National Implementation due to lack of funding. The delayed
commitments and signing of Letters of Agreements with potential Donors militated against
implementation of the programme activities.
VII. LOOKING AHEAD
In line with the Programme’s Annual Work Plan for 2015-2016 a number of activities that
remain critical for implementation during April-June 2015 quarter will revolve around
strengthening capacity of target local peace structures and community dialogue. Among the
critical activities the programme plans to implement are the following:
 Enhancing institutional capacity to formulate, implement and monitor peace
building, conflict prevention, cohesion, community security and arms control
policies, strategies and plans at national and county levels.
 Operationalizing coordination mechanisms, preparedness, early warning, timely
response, community security and recovery systems at national, county and
Community levels.
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 Enhancing Institutional capacity to address conflicts related to natural resource
management and extractive industries.
 Develop Partnership and capacity of non-state actors in conflict Research,
peacebuilding, cohesion and community security.
 Strengthening National and County level leadership capacities for collaboration
and dialogue.
 Promoting National unity, reconciliation, cohesion, resilience and integration at
National and County levels
 Mainstreaming Human rights, conflict sensitivity, gender and HIV & AIDS issues
related to peace building, conflict prevention, reconciliation, cohesion and
community security in national and county development plans.
 Strengthening Capacities for Programme management, strategic partnerships,
Coordination and monitoring and evaluation frameworks for delivery of key
development results.
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