About this Pillar

Kenya has experienced different forms of conflict since independence, which include ethno-political skirmishes, resource-based disputes, conflicts related to infrastructure developments and the extractive industry, as well as violent extremism. Yet, it is evident that sustainable development cannot be achieved in the absence of peace, and lasting peace can only be realized through the involvement of all segments of society. In alignment with CEEC’s vision, this program seeks to enhance communities’ capacities to effectively participate in peace processes, thus promoting harmonious co-existence. This involves implementing initiatives that enhance respect for diversity, de-escalate ethno-political tensions, curb electoral violence, and address other forms of violence in the private and public spheres. A crucial component of CEEC’s approach is enhancing the participation of all members of the society in these initiatives, particularly historically marginalized groups such as women and youth. This is based on CEEC’s firm belief that sustainable peace and development can only be achieved through participatory, inclusive and community driven initiatives.

Projects Implemented

• Theatre for Peace – Youth say No to electoral violence in Nairobi County (2022)
• Promoting Peaceful Co-Existence in Five Informal Settlements in Nairobi during the Covid-19 Pandemic Through Peace Packages (2020)
• Promoting Respect for Diversity in Five Informal Settlements in Nairobi (2019 & 2021)
• Youth Active Nonviolent Advocacy Against PoliceBrutality within Nairobi’s Informal Settlements (2019)
• Giving Communities a Voice through People First Impact Method (P-FIM) in Burnt Forest (2018)
• Promoting Political and Ethnic Tolerance in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements Through Dialogue (2017)
• Anti-Bias Training – Burnt Forest (2017)
• Youth empowerment for peaceful pre and post-election Kenya in Nairobi (2013)
• Youth inter-ethnic Dialogues for harmonious co-existence in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements (2012)
• Positive Masculinities: Building a Culture of Nonviolence within Nairobi’s Informal Settlements (2012)
• Gender Sensitive Active Nonviolence within informal settlements in Nairobi for Sustainable Post Conflict Peacebuilding – under our former name Community Initiatives for Change Trust (2009 & 2010)