Mandera County Gov’t, lobby lead community dialogue to tackle emerging conflicts

The County Government of Mandera and Action for Sustainable Change (AFOSC Kenya) led a community dialogue meeting aimed at promoting peace, cohesion, and locally led solutions to emerging conflict issues in the region.

The forum, held in Mandera town, brought together a diverse range of stakeholders including government officials, civil society representatives, religious leaders, and peace practitioners.

The event was supported by the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the Danish Refugee Council (DRC).

Speaking during the official opening, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Public Service and Conflict Management reaffirmed Mandera’s commitment to inclusive and participatory conflict resolution.

The CECM emphasized that sustainable peace can only be achieved through collective action and community-driven interventions.

AFOSC Kenya Executive Director Mohamed Sheikh reiterated the organization’s long-standing commitment to grassroots peacebuilding, strengthening social cohesion, and building resilient communities across Mandera County.