Religious and community leaders have been urged to continue working together to promote peace, protect human rights, and counter extremist ideologies that could lead to violence and unrest in society.
This was during a two-day sensitization workshop organized under the Kenya Community Engagement and Resilience Program (KCERP).
The workshop brought together youth, women, elders, religious leaders, civil society organizations and government officials to discuss ways of strengthening social cohesion and building an inclusive community.
Participants discussed the root causes of extremism and developed joint strategies to build trust, promote peace, and ensure communities are involved in solving their own challenges.
Speaking to journalists after the workshop, Rev. Mathayo Woche of ACK Church in Marsabit and Adan Chukulisa, Vice Chair of the Marsabit County Peace Committee, welcomed the initiative.
They said the training will play a big role in educating community members and they plan to use the knowledge gained to drive change.
On his part, Waqo Boru, KCERP Project Coordinator for Marsabit County, said the program will continue working with communities through sensitization to ensure residents receive accurate information on peace, human rights and preventing violent extremism.
