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Considering political tensions, violent acts, loss of human life and destruction of property following the announcement of the presidential results, we encourage all Kenyans to help prevent any further election-related violence and play an active role for peace in Kenya.
4 September 2017
This long-read tells the story of Garissa county in Kenya, which –following an al-Shabaab attack in 2015 – stepped back from the brink of terror-induced polarisation and division.
28 July 2017
With a history of election violence and worsening drought conditions, Kenya is facing numerous challenges in the run up to the August elections. Our recent work in Isiolo County has helped initiate a dialogue between different farming communities through the accessible means of radio.
2 June 2017
Chinese investment in Africa has the potential to greatly affect local communities. Our recent work with COVEC, a Chinese construction company, helped facilitate dialogue between company employees and local people to discuss the construction of a vital bridge.
2 May 2017
In this long read, Saferworld takes readers to Lamu County on Kenya’s coast. Lamu - tourist paradise, investment hub, flashpoint of ethnic and religious tensions - is a battleground in Kenya’s internationally-backed war on terror.
12 April 2017
In July 2016, Saferworld initiated a project to promote freer, fairer and more peaceful elections in Kenya in 2017.
1 February 2017
What role do political actors and politics play in shaping development outcomes? The concept of the ‘political settlement’ is increasingly prominent in peacebuilding discussions.
26 July 2016
While police reforms in Kenya date back to 2003, the strongest impetus for reform came after tragic events of post-election violence in 2007–08.
7 July 2016
Police reforms which include and encourage civil society participation can help build trust and accountability between police and the communities they serve.
6 July 2016