Our interaction with members of the public during the #MashujaaDay thematic week. Our message to them was, "Hao ndio shujaa wetu tunaoenzi. Na sisi tuko tayari kuwalinda." #TuweTayariKuilinda #SecureKe @EUinKenya

.@NCTC_Kenya, with the support of the @EUinKenya, joined Kenyans at the #Mashujaa Thematic week held at Eldoret National Polytechnic, engaging members of the public on preventing and countering violent extremism, strengthening community resilience, and promoting the shared responsibility of keeping Kenya safe. Together, we honour our heroes by building a peaceful, secure, and resilient Kenya. ⁠#MashujaaDay2026 #PreventViolentExtremism #CommunitySecurity #PeaceStartsWithUs #PiaHawaNiWazalendo

.@NCTC_Kenya hosted a Countering Violent Extremism (CTVE) short course engagement, bringing together practitioners from across #Africa with support from the @ausgov, @CurtinUni and @uonbi Key representatives included Brig. Gen. Yahya Abdilkadir Mohamed, Deputy Director General (DDG), NCTC, who delivered the opening remarks, alongside Prof. David Mickler of @CurtinUni and Prof. Patrick Maluki of the @uonbi. The engagement provided a platform to share Kenya’s counter-terrorism experience, strengthen understanding of terrorist recruitment and ideology, promote community resilience, and enhance regional cooperation and institutional learning to prevent terrorist regeneration. The engagement reaffirmed the importance of African-led solutions, strong national institutions and collective action in addressing evolving security threats. #TuweTayariKuilinda #SecureKe

.@NCTC_Kenya hosted a delegation from the Nigerian Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Senior Course 48, led by Brigadier General Murtala Mohammed Abu, for a strategic exchange on contemporary counter-terrorism. The engagement provided an opportunity to share Kenya’s counter-terrorism experience, including the evolving global and regional terrorism threat, prevention and countering violent extremism, community engagement and resilience, multi-agency coordination, and approaches to understanding and disrupting terrorist networks and their regenerative capacity. During the engagement, the Deputy Director General (DDG), NCTC, highlighted the value of comparative learning between Kenya and Nigeria, drawing on Kenya’s experience confronting Al-Shabaab and Nigeria’s extensive experience confronting Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). He underscored the importance of going beyond understanding terrorists’ weapons, locations and tactics to examining the ideas, identity, mindset and ideological drivers that sustain recruitment, cohesion and regeneration. The interactive discussions enabled both sides to exchange lessons from the Horn of Africa, Lake Chad Basin, Sahel and the wider African security environment, while exploring opportunities for continued professional cooperation. The engagement reaffirmed the importance of African-led solutions, continuous institutional learning, community resilience and stronger regional partnerships in confronting an increasingly adaptive and transnational terrorism threat. #TuweTayariKuilinda #SecureKe @kdfinfo

On 13th October 2026, Mr. Kibiego Kigen, Director General, @NCTC_Kenya met with Mr. Abdulsalam Alawi Ahmed Al-Awadhi, Head of Mission and Chargé d'Affaires of @YemenKenya The objective of the meetings was to discuss regional peace and security and also possible areas of collaboration between NCTC and Yemen’s Counter Terrorism Service. #TuweTayariKuilinda #SecureKe

In Kilifi County, women are stepping into a stronger role in preventing and countering violent extremism. The @NCTC_Kenya, under the @EUinKenya-supported Women Frontline Workers Programme, brought women together for an engagement that explored the drivers of radicalization, extremist recruitment, strategic communication, and the power of community networks. A key milestone was the formation of the Kina Mama Network in Kilifi, creating a platform for women to connect, coordinate, and strengthen their role in promoting community stability and preventing violent extremism. When women are equipped with knowledge, connected through networks, and empowered to act, their influence reaches far beyond the training room. Kilifi’s Kina Mama are ready to turn knowledge into action. #NSPCVE #TuweTayariKuilinda #StayVigilant

My participation in the Community Stability Workshop by @NCTC_Kenya strengthened my commitment to community-led peacebuilding. For Kilifi County, it reinforces the importance of collaboration between communities, security agencies, government and civil society. For YOWPSUD, it strengthens our P/CVE approach. As an artist, I see an opportunity to use music, art and storytelling to inspire positive action, challenge harmful narratives and strengthen community resilience. Together, we can turn knowledge into action and build sustainable peace. #CommunityStability @ACCORD_online @SFCG_Kenya @CanHCKenya #NCTCKenya #YOWPSUD #PeaceThroughArt @AchaGunShikaMic @NCIC_Kenya @IOMKenya

.@NCTC_Kenya, led by Deputy Director General Brig Gen Yahya Abdikadir Mohamed, today hosted a delegation from the Malawi Defence Force Senior Command and Staff Course No. 5 of 2026, led by Maj Gen V P S Moyo, Commandant of the Malawi Defence Force Senior Command and Staff College. The engagement provided a platform for professional exchange on Kenya’s counter-terrorism architecture, the evolving regional and global terrorism threat, prevention and countering violent extremism, terrorist financing, emerging technologies and cyber-enabled threats. Brig Gen Mohamed underscored the importance of anticipating emerging threats, intelligence-led responses, inter-agency coordination, community resilience and regional cooperation, noting that building resilience before threats become entrenched is critical to effective counter-terrorism. The engagement reaffirmed the importance of regional partnerships, professional knowledge exchange and collective preparedness in responding to Africa’s evolving terrorism and violent extremism landscape. #TuweTayariKuilinda @kdfinfo @SoipanTuya #SecureKe

The #NCIC sensitization forum on the Roadmap to a #ElectionsBilaNoma2027 continues in Nairobi, bringing together development partners, government institutions, electoral stakeholders peace actors and the media to deepen understanding of the Roadmap, strengthen peace messaging, and enhance the prevention and response to hate speech and other emerging risks to peaceful elections. The forum was officially opened by Commissioner Hon. Jackson Swadi Kedogo, in his opening remarks highlighted the importance of collective action, dialogue and sustained collaboration among stakeholders in safeguarding peace and promoting a violence-free electoral process. Ms. Nancy Woche presented on the overview of NCIC, covering the Commission’s mandate, vision, mission and core values. The session was important in providing context on #NCIC’s role in promoting national cohesion and integration, why the Roadmap is important, the role of NCIC in its implementation, and how stakeholders can contribute to achieving violence-free elections. Ms. Jescah Otieno’s presentation on the Roadmap and its implications for Nairobi County, bringing the broader framework into the local context and highlighting key considerations for election preparedness. @UNDPKenya, @KenyaKoica, @ORPPKenya, @irck_info, @cipesaug, @NCTC_Kenya @UamuziOrg, @sricKenya #OnePeopleOneNationOnedestiny

.@NCTC_Kenya conducted a sensitization programme for @KEFRIHQ staff in @lamu_countyKE, #Gede and @_GarissaCounty, focusing on terrorism and counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, emerging technological threats, and protective security. The programme enhanced staff awareness, vigilance and preparedness in addressing emerging security challenges and promoting a safer and more resilient workforce. #TuweTayariKuilinda #SecureKe #StayVigilant

.@NCTC_Kenya, in collaboration with @UNDPKenya, hosted a psychological intervention session in @KisumuCountyKE for clients and psychologists, focusing on rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society. The session addressed key areas, including goal setting and trust-building, psychological support interventions, history taking, psychoeducation, and stress management. Participants also explored emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic challenges that may affect the rehabilitation and reintegration process. The session provided an opportunity for participants to share experiences and practical insights, emphasizing the importance of holistic psychological support in promoting successful #rehabilitation and sustainable #reintegration into society. #TuweTayariKuilinda #SecureKe #StayVigilant

From 28 September to 2 October 2026, @NCTC_Kenya brought together staff who joined the Centre between 2024 and 2026 for a five-day induction programme. It was a packed week of learning that moved across the breadth of NCTC's work, from understanding Kenya's terrorism threat landscape and the revised NSPCVE 2025–2030, to radicalization and violent extremism, child safety, psychosocial support, strategic communications, MERL, professional ethics and the systems that keep the Centre's work moving. But it wasn't only about the subjects. It was about understanding where we fit, what connects our work, and why the work we do matters. As the Director General reminded participants at the opening, the evolving nature of the threats we face requires us to remain informed, adaptable and prepared to work across institutions and communities. Five days later, 60 staff walked away with new knowledge, new connections and, hopefully, a clearer sense of what it means to be part of the NCTC family. Not just an induction, but a shared understanding of the work we are here to do. #TuweTayariKuilinda #SecureKe #NSPCVE @EUinKenya

On Friday, 2nd October 2026, we came together to build trust between youth and law enforcement in Mathare. Thank you to our partners: @UNDPKenya @NPSOfficial_KE @NCIC_Kenya @NSCpeace @irck_info @NCTC_Kenya Let's keep the conversation going. 💬 #Brace4Peace

The @UN_OCT #AROS Programme delivered a #UAS Operator Training-of-Trainers course at @IPSTCKenya in Nairobi. 10 officials from 9 🇰🇪 #Kenya institutions practiced as instructors to lead national UAS training 🤝w/@NCTC_Kenya hosting & @Portugal_UN as observers 🙏🇺🇳#UNPDF [#China]

“For me, the most powerful lesson has been that empowerment should never end with one person. The knowledge I have gained must reach another woman, another girl and another family. I am going back to my community determined to mentor others, create safe spaces for honest conversations and encourage women to believe in their ability to lead. When women support one another, we stop being isolated voices and become a strong network capable of transforming entire communities.” Women Leader - Mapenya. The Mwanamke Imara, Jamii Bora Program is implemented by @actionlife_Ke, in partnership with @SFCG_Kenya, with support from @CanHCKenya #MwanamkeImara #jamiibora #womenleadership #WomenEmpowerments #mentorship #Peacebuilding #CommunityLeadership #WomensChampionship #GBVPrevention #StrongerCommunities #canada #GovernmentofCanada #CanadaAbroad @NCTC_Kenya @YOWPSUD_

Earlier this month @NCTC_Kenya and @tubsancentre, Somalia had a post-caucus engagement courtesy of our partners @UN_OCT and @EU_FPI. The focus was on institutional benchmarking and exchange of experiences on CT and PCVE. Discussions examined the enduring AS threat, particularly its ability to adapt, recruit and regenerate despite sustained #CT pressure. Emphasis was placed on looking beyond kinetic capability to better understand the identity, mindset, emotions, perceptions and moral fabric sustaining radicalisation and ideological commitment. The engagement also provided an opportunity to share our multi-agency and whole-of-society approach and explore areas for deeper NCTC–TUBSAN cooperation, particularly in countering extremist ideology, research and analysis, strategic communications and community resilience. #NSPCVE @EUinKenya @UNISNairobi

#MwanamkeImara Stories of Change: Through Mwanamke Imara, I found my voice, strengthened my leadership, and gained the confidence to champion peace, inclusion, and positive change in my community. - Yasmin Said @SFCG_Kenya @CanadaDev @CanHCKenya @Canada @CanadianPM @NCTC_Kenya @UN_OCT @UNDPKenya

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE 2026 | WITU WARD, LAMU COUNTY “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.” Today was more than a commemoration. It was a powerful reminder of how far Lamu County has come — and why the peace we enjoy today must never be taken for granted. Through the Mwanamke Imara Jamii Bora Program, ACTION LIFE, led by our Executive Director Dr. Noor Daher, PhD, joined the people of Witu Ward in marking the International Day of Peace 2026, bringing together the National Government Administration, peace committee members, security actors, community leaders, women, young people and students from Witu Mijni Sec School. For Lamu, peace carries a deeper meaning. There was a time when insecurity cast a long shadow over our communities. Families lived with fear and uncertainty. Businesses struggled, movement became difficult, livelihoods were disrupted, and many opportunities that communities depended upon were affected. The security challenges experienced in different parts of Lamu left painful memories and placed enormous pressure on our social and economic wellbeing. That is why today’s gathering was not simply another peace event. It was a milestone. It was a moment to look back at where we have come from, appreciate the sacrifices of communities, security actors, peace committees, administrators, women leaders, youth and every peace champion who refused to give up — and recommit ourselves to protecting the progress that has been made. Our activities carried the message of peace beyond words. We took part in a Peace Walk, symbolising our shared journey towards a safer and more united Lamu. We planted trees at the NYS Camp, reminding ourselves that just like a tree, peace must be planted, nurtured and protected for future generations. Through an interactive peace forum, community members openly reflected on security, peaceful coexistence and collective responsibility. And through sport, particularly volleyball involving women leaders and students from Witu, we demonstrated that peace is also built through friendship, inclusion, teamwork, trust and opportunities that bring people together rather than divide them. Today, children and young people could gather, play, learn and celebrate in an atmosphere of hope. Women could take their rightful place at the centre of peacebuilding. Communities could walk together with their leaders and security actors — not in fear, but in partnership. That is progress. But progress also comes with responsibility. The peace Lamu is experiencing today did not happen by accident, and it cannot be sustained by security agencies alone. Peace begins in our homes, in how we raise our children, in how we resolve disagreements, in how leaders speak to communities, in how young people are given opportunities, and in how every citizen chooses dialogue over violence, unity over division and hope over fear. As we mark this International Day of Peace, we honour everyone who has worked tirelessly to restore confidence, strengthen community-security relations and rebuild hope across Lamu County. We also remember that protecting peace is a responsibility that belongs to all of us. We have known what insecurity can cost a community. Today, we are witnessing what peace can restore — dignity, opportunity, education, investment, livelihoods, unity and hope. May the peace we celebrate today become the inheritance we leave for the generations that come after us. 📷 Peace is not only the absence of conflict. It is the presence of trust, opportunity, dignity, justice and communities choosing to stand together. Let us invest in peace — for everyone, everywhere, every day. #InternationalDayOfPeace2026 #InvestInPeace #TogetherForPeace Mwanamke Imara, Jamii Bora Program, being implemented by @actionlife_Ke, in partnership with @SFCG_Kenya and with support from @HCCanKenya @NCTC_Kenya