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𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙮 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: KECOSCE convened a multi-stakeholder coordination forum in Mombasa County to validate findings on county policies, CIDPs and budgets against the 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 (𝗞𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝗜𝗜𝗜, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟵). Bringing together Technical Working Group members, CSOs, the County Gender Department, NLAS, IPOA and national government gender officers, alongside CECMs from the Departments of Blue Economy, Agriculture and Livestock and CECM for Youth, Gender, Sports and Social Services, the forum provided an opportunity to clarify existing county policies and strengthen alignment with the localized Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Action Plan. Stakeholders committed to 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗣𝗦 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻, strengthen coordinated advocacy for dedicated budget allocations and explore pathways for the gazettement and implementation of the pending policies. Together, we are advancing women’s meaningful participation and leadership in peace and security through stronger policy alignment, institutional coordination and accountable financing. @tendasasa @denmarkinkenya #𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚𝘼𝙣𝙙𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 #𝙆𝙉𝘼𝙋𝙄𝙄𝙄 #𝙄𝙈𝘼𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙃𝘼 #𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚𝘽𝙪𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜

𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮: Together, we are turning community voices into meaningful action, evidence into informed policies and coastal potential into lasting impact for resilient, inclusive and sustainable food systems. @cefresa_ke @MombasaCountyKe @LamuCountyKe #ShapingCoastalFutures #FoodSystems #CommunityVoices #PolicyDialogue #CoastalResilience

𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧: Courtesy of @cefresa_ke , @KECOSCE participated in the Food Systems Policy Dialogue, bringing together CECMs and directors from Mombasa and Lamu Counties’ Departments of Blue Economy, Agriculture and Livestock, alongside Chambers of Commerce, CSOs and private sector actors. The dialogue brought 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 to inform planning, unlock opportunities and build inclusive coastal food systems. County leaders shared progress towards food security and the Blue Economy, reaffirming their commitment to continued support and policy formulation. From sustainable fisheries and nature-based solutions to value addition, alternative livelihoods, skills development and technology, our coastal communities hold immense potential to advance Kenya’s food security agenda. 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱. It is about protecting natural resources, strengthening value chains, creating dignified livelihoods and ensuring prosperity reaches our communities. The next step is clear: move beyond potential to 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 that transform our food systems and unlock the full promise of the Blue Economy. @MombasaCountyKe @LamuCountyKe #KECOSCE #CEFRESA #FoodSecurity #BlueEconomy #CoastalResilience

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Turning commitments into local action. Together with @COEC_MSA, the State Department for Gender, the Mombasa County Department of Gender, the County Commissioner’s Office, and CSOs, KECOSCE reviewed and realigned the KNAP III pillars with Mombasa’s context and priorities, laying the foundation for a locally responsive Women, Peace and Security Action Plan. #𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 @tendasasa @denmarkinkenya

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐏𝐒 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚: In partnership with @COEC_MSA , @KECOSCE participated in a 2-day drafting committee alongside the State Department for Gender, Mombasa County Department of Gender, the County Commissioner’s Office and CSOs to localize KNAP III into a Mombasa County Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. @tendasasa @denmarkinkenya #𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞

KECOSCE is participating in the Food Systems Policy Dialogue, courtesy of the Centre for Resilience and Sustainable Africa (CEFRESA). 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆: 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒅 Together, let's champion sustainable food systems, strengthen community resilience, and shape a food-secure coastal future. @cefresa_ke

Under the Peace Pulse Project, KECOSCE convened Mombasa County stakeholders to strengthen Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) coordination ahead of the General Elections. Deputy County Commissioners, security agencies, IEBC, ORPP, KNCHR and peace champions reviewed the Peace Pulse Snapshot and agreed on regular monthly coordination meetings, timely feedback on EWER alerts and broader stakeholder inclusion. IEBC welcomed the briefs, noting their relevance to its ongoing national Election Security Arrangement Programme (ESAP). @SFCG_Kenya @YPSinKenya @nscsecretariat @IEBCKenya @NCIC_Kenya @MombasaKNCHR @ORPPKenya 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙨. 𝘼 𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨. #EarlyWarningEarlyResponse #ElectoralPeace #PeacefulElections

From policy analysis to coordinated action: KECOSCE convened a multi-stakeholder coordination forum in Kilifi County, bringing together Technical Working Group members, CSOs, the County Gender Department, the County Commissioner’s Office and national government gender officers to validate findings on county policies, CIDPs and budgets against KNAP III (2025–2029). Stakeholders provided input and a committee was established to align the validated findings with the newly localized County WPS Action Plan, strengthening coordination and advocacy for dedicated budget allocations to advance women’s meaningful participation and leadership in peace and security. @tendasasa @denmarkinkenya #KNAPIII #WomenPeaceAndSecurity #WomenInPeaceAndSecurity

Turning conflict into dialogue. Turning dialogue into peace. Through mediation training, Women have gained practical skills in active listening, effective communication, conflict analysis, negotiation, problem-solving and impartial dispute resolution. Now, they are equipped to bridge differences, resolve disputes and strengthen peaceful, cohesive communities. Let’s turn these skills into action and make dialogue our first response to conflict. @tendasasa @denmarkinkenya #WomenPeaceAndSecurity #Mediation #Inclusion #PWDs #Peacebuilding #WPS

Kenya is at a critical moment now and every moment of our life should be dedicated to clean, healthy, peaceful and prosperous environment. @KECOSCE joins the world to mark this important day.

KECOSCE Celebrates National Mazingira Day 2026 Our Environment, Our Responsibility. This Saturday, 10 October 2026, KECOSCE joins communities across Kenya to champion collective action for tree growing and environmental stewardship. 🌳 Plant a tree. 🌿 Protect nature. 🌍 Build a greener future. Every tree matters. Every action counts. Every one of us has a role to play. #MazingiraDay2026 #OurEnvironmentOurResponsibility #TreeGrowing #EnvironmentalStewardship

Inclusion is at the heart of lasting peace: Persons with disabilities are not just part of the conversation they are skilled mediators and active peacebuilders. Through mediation training, PWDs are now Certified Professional Mediators (CPMs), equipped to resolve conflicts, champion dialogue and strengthen peaceful, inclusive and resilient communities. Nothing about peace without everyone at the table. @denmarkinkenya @tendasasa #WomenPeaceAndSecurity #Mediation #Inclusion #PWDs #Peacebuilding #WPS

Peace starts with us: Young women trained in mediation are ready to take their skills to their peers in resolving conflicts, promoting dialogue and building a culture of peace. Let’s equip more young women to lead, mediate and transform conflict into opportunities for peace. @denmarkinkenya @tendasasa #WomenPeaceAndSecurity #Mediation #Peacebuilding #WPS #WomenInPeace

From national commitments to local action: Mombasa County has begun the journey to localize Kenya’s National Action Plan (KNAP III) on Women, Peace & Security (WPS). Through the IMARISHA Project, KECOSCE has commenced consultations with the Mombasa County Gender Sector Technical Working Group, bringing together the County Gender Department, State Department of Gender, CSOs, IPOA and KNCHR. The process will translate KNAP III commitments into a practical, inclusive and locally owned County Action Plan, strengthening women’s meaningful participation and leadership in peace and security. @tendasasa @denmarkinkenya #KNAPIII #WomenPeaceAndSecurity #WomenLeadPeace

📢 CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST KECOSCE invites qualified consultants/consultancy teams to undertake an independent Mid-Term Review of the KECOSCE Strategic Plan 2024–2028, assessing strategic performance, institutional sustainability, implementation gaps and priorities for 2027–2028. 📅 Deadline: 20 October 2026, 10:00 a.m. EAT 📧 Apply: [email protected] Women, persons with disabilities and consultants from under-represented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. kecosce.org/call-for-express…

A trained woman is a stronger peacebuilder. A skilled mediator is a catalyst for change. Our Women Certified Professional Mediators are putting their skills into practice by resolving conflicts, opening spaces for dialogue, strengthening relationships and advancing peaceful, resilient and cohesive communities. The impact of training is measured not only by what women learn but by how they use those skills to transform lives and build peace. @tendasasa @denmarkinkenya #WomenPeaceAndSecurity #Mediation #WomenLeadPeace

Knowledge becomes meaningful when it is put into action. Through mediation training, women are gaining practical skills to manage conflict, facilitate dialogue, promote understanding and contribute to peaceful, resilient and cohesive communities. We celebrate women who are turning these skills into action and strengthening peacebuilding efforts within their communities. @tendasasa @denmarkinkenya #WomenPeaceAndSecurity #Mediation #Peacebuilding #WPS #WomenInPeace

Empowering women with mediation skills strengthens their role in preventing conflict and building peaceful, resilient and cohesive communities. We celebrate the journey of a Women Certified Professional Mediator (CPM) and the knowledge gained through this transformative training. @tendasasa @denmarkinkenya #WomenPeaceAndSecurity #Mediation #Peacebuilding #WPS