FPFK MUHORONI PEACE RESILIENCE PROGRAM
FPFK MUHORONI PEACE RESILIENCE PROGRAM
Activities
The Muhoroni Peace resilience project commenced its activities of the year by holding courtesy call meetings with the National government administration officers in their respective offices located in the project affected Counties and Sub counties. The visit objectively was to introduce FPFK as a Church and a legal entity, it’s intended project scope, target groups, duration, specific objectives and sort collaboration/partnership with the security agencies for the successful implementation of the project activities. This has significantly expanded FPFK’s Networking and collaboration sphere with state actors.
A photo showing meeting in progress between the FPFK project staff and the Kericho county Security team graced by the County Commissioner
A group photo of FPFK Project staff together with Kericho County Security Team.
With the Sondu border conflict which had been a thorn in flesh to both the neighboring communities and the security; the FPFK peace resilience project in this season reached out and partnered with both the NCIC and Pamoja for transformation trust to jointly address the insecurity and conflicts within the area. In collaboration, the three partners organized a joint meeting between the Governors and Members of County Assembly of Kisumu and Kericho respectively to chat the path of peace for Sondu border. The caucus came out with a peace agreement document signed by both the Governors dubbed “KENDU BAY DECLARATION”. The authentic document bound the County leaders to uphold and champion by taking deliberate action of implementing the content of the agreement to ensure a lasting peace at the Sondu border.
In the middle the commission chairman Dr. Rev. Samuel Kobia (in a tie) and Eng.Hon. Comm. Philip Okundi with Kisumu County governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o and FPFK’s General Secretary Bshp. John Kitur during Sondu peace process consultative meeting.
The Signed Sondu peace accord document; facilitated by FPFK, NCIC and Pamoja for Transformation.
In line with one of the project outcomes on strengthening existing function structures for peace, the project organized and hold a Peace and Security meeting with Kericho County Security Committee, the chief and Nyumba kumi initiative. Objectively the meeting focused on bringing together all the above entities to work in collaboration with FPFK Peace Resilience project by enrolling them in the EWER system as the responders to the system so as assist in curbing the looming conflict or avert the possible vices before escalation into violence in the Kericho and Kisumu boundaries.
Kericho County Commissioner Mr. Kitiyo, drives in a point during the peace and security meeting at JCC Church – Sondu. The meeting was organized by FPFK Muhoroni Peace Resilience project
Chiefs and Nyumba kumi representatives following the proceedings during the Kericho County peace and security meeting at Sondu
By the virtue of collaboration between FPFK peace resilience and the security through EWER system during this period, a lot of stock theft indicators were pointing at Jimo Onyuongo as the conduit for the stolen cattle as it was emerging during the EWER quarterly review meetings between the project team and the responders. The discussions proposed for the establishment of an additional Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) along the Sondu corridor. In recognition as the leading peace actor along the Kisumu – Kericho border, FPFK peace resilience project was invited as the chief guest by the Nyakach DCC to grace the occasion during the launching of the Kabura (ASTU) at Jimo Onyuongo
On the Left is Victor Rotich (invited principal guest); FPFK Muhoroni Peace Resilience PFO planting a tree during the launch of Kobura Anti-stock theft Patrol base unit, while on the Right is the Nyakach Assistant County Commission planting a tree on the same event.
Victor Rotich; Muhoroni Peace Resilience PFO together with the Nyakach Subcounty Security team keenly following the proceedings and during the launching of Kobura Anti stock theft Unit a long Soin Sigowet and Nyakach boundary
FPFK peace resilience in its effort to ensure integration and peaceful coexistence among the communities collaborated with NCIC and other peace actors to commemorate and to mark key international days. The project organized a joint press conference during the International Hate speech Day with other peace actors to pass a message to the public to desist from spewing derogatory utterances that may inflame discomfort to both the speaker and the recipient.
On the other hand, the Peace Resilience Project in partnership with NCIC, CSOs, County security team and the County government of Kisumu jointly organized and implemented jointly the historically marked the International Day of Peace which is celebrated on 21st September annually which the year’s theme “inculcating a culture of peace”. The activity was marked with a band peace walk alongside the boda boda riders donning branded reflector jackets with FPFK logo and a message of peace.
FPFK Muhoroni Peace Resilience joined other Peace Actors in Kisumu County to commemorate International Day of Peace
2nd from right is Pst. Joshua Kelele PO peace Resilience Program, Joined Kisumu County Commissioner and other Peace actors in releasing a white pigeon as a sign of unleashing abundant peace during the commemoration of International Day of Peace in Kisumu organized by Muhoroni Peace Resilience Project together with other peace actors
In handling trauma and healing; Muhoroni Peace Resilience Project staff and some selected volunteers joined other FPFK project staff in a trauma healing training held in Nairobi. The training targeted all the projects handling the aspect of Trauma and Counselling in respective projects. The training helped the participants learned on how to effectively support individuals from conflict-affected communities in recovering from emotional and psychological wounds. The training emphasized the long-term effects of untreated trauma and equipped participants with skills to lead trauma recovery sessions.
A group Photo of FPFK Muhoroni peace resilience Project staff and volunteers together with colleagues from other FPFK projects and Facilitators posing for a group after a successful Trauma and healing Training in Karen Christian College
Part of Trauma and Healing Participants actively following the content shared by the facilitators
Participants nailing on the cross the burden of bitterness and unforgiveness which caused them trauma. The action was a sign of venting out and forgiveness leading to healing
Muhoroni Peace Resilience Project staff joined other participants in group discussion during Trauma and Healing workshop
Muhoroni Peace resilience Project conducted two separate meetings with cross border women peace champions from Luo and Nandi and of Kipsigis and Luo communities respectively. Women forms the fundamental majority of both young and mainstream cluster of the population across the neighboring communities. They are also the key participants in both conflict instigation and conflict management owing to their God given power of influence. Therefore, engaging them in this dialogue will present a valuable platform to dissect the role of women in conflict and possible homegrown women owned sustainable peaceful co-existence for enhanced livelihoods among the diverse border communities
Women champion of peace deliberating on issues during women dialogue forum in FPFK Chepsirian Church
Women are the life line and back bone of the community who bare the greatest brunt of all the liabilities in times of conflict due to their responsibilities or herding the children off the conflict zone, taking care of the elderly, the sickling as well as falling prey to rapists and to the worst extent, they lose either a son or a husband in the battle. These women also incite the male warriors to war by sounding a piercing, blood rending alarm and coercing men to the battle. Engaging women through dialogue meetings provides a forum for discourse aimed at empowering women to transform from agents of violence inciters to peace ambassadors.
Pastor Joshua Kelele facilitating during women for peace dialogue forum in Kopere; Kisumu and Nandi boundary.
PO pastor Joshua Kelele poses for a photograph together with Women champion of peace while displaying placards with peace written messages
PFO Mr. Victor Rotich guiding women on group discussion during one of the women for peace meeting
Women peace champions posing for a group photo after attending women for peace dialogue meeting organized by FPFK Muhoroni Peace Resilience Project in conjunction with NCIC
The project’s continued assessments ensured that the program activities are aligned with outcomes and outputs in the LFA. Monitoring and evaluation showed positive shifts in attitudes towards peace and conflict resolution. The program made significant progress in building local capacity for peace, promoting inclusivity, empowerment, and dialogue within the targeted communities. The partnership with NCIC and other stakeholders has proved vital in achieving sustainable results and strengthening the foundation for long-term peace in Project areas
Peace resilience project conducted Vijana for peace activities which brought together reformed and active youths who engage with stock theft and violent border conflicts. The aim of the meetings was to encourage the youths to renounce the stock theft vices, disengage themselves in conflicts and become responsible citizens by pursuing alternative livelihoods supported by the project.
