Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE)

Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) KECOSCE works to combat violent extremism and promote community resilience

KENYA COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE (KECOSCE) is a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) based at the Coast of Kenya. It began in 2006 to promote social economic and political empowerment and facilitate institutionalization of the values and practices of good governance as a basis for sustainable social-economic development.

Today, Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) conducted a follow-up meeting in Tana River County with beneficiaries of...
20/08/2026

Today, Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) conducted a follow-up meeting in Tana River County with beneficiaries of the "Strengthening Locally-Led Resilience to Violent Extremism" project under the Kenya Community Engagement and Resilience Programme (KCERP), bringing representatives from women's working groups, youth chapters, religious leaders, traditional elders, local security actors to review progress and share feedback on what is working at community level.

Following sensitization on preventing and countering violent extremism ( ) and dedicated training for youth, women, and religious leaders, these actors are now coming together through structured dialogue to jointly address issues affecting their community with tangible results. Women's working groups have supported 25 young mothers and 52 youths back to TVET institutions within Tarasaa Sub County to gain livelihood skills in plumbing, electrical work, and beauty therapy, directly addressing the unemployment and exclusion that drive vulnerability to violent extremism. Youth have also formed Kingadi Youth Group, uniting members from Kipao, Ngao, and dibe who are now addressing ethnic conflicts, entrenching social cohesion and collaborating with state actors to enhance community safety. Through the collaboration of chiefs, elders, and youth, they have jointly relocated alcohol-selling points outside settlements to protect children and reduce gender-based violence.

This is the Jasiri Resilience Model in action, trained actors uniting around a shared local response, with communities themselves becoming the strongest force for lasting resilience.

Act Change Transform Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund

From Training to Community Action: The impact of the women Trained through the IMARISHA Project supported by Embassy of ...
20/08/2026

From Training to Community Action: The impact of the women Trained through the IMARISHA Project supported by Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia through Act Change Transform is putting to action commitments made after the training.

Women and girls leaders are taking the knowledge and skills gained in leadership, peacebuilding, conflict resolution and WPS back to their communities by sharing what they have learned and engaging others in building peaceful and inclusive communities.

Training creates knowledge. Action creates impact.

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19/08/2026

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The three-day IMARISHA training concludes with women and girls leaders equipped with practical knowledge and skills in l...
14/08/2026

The three-day IMARISHA training concludes with women and girls leaders equipped with practical knowledge and skills in leadership, conflict resolution, WPS, digital advocacy, accountability and mental wellness.
The journey does not end here. Participants are taking forward their action plans, networks and renewed commitment to strengthen women’s voices and leadership for peaceful and inclusive coastal communities. Act Change TransformEmbassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia

Empowered women. Stronger voices. Peaceful communities.

Through the IMARISHA project supported by Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia Act Change Transform the training has...
14/08/2026

Through the IMARISHA project supported by Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia Act Change Transform the training has created an opportunity for women and girls leaders from Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale to connect, share experiences, learn best practices and strengthen collective action for peace.

The training also strengthened linkages between trained women leaders, local peace structures and citizen accountability networks have creating stronger pathways for women’s voices to influence peace and governance processes.

Women are Turning Skills into Community Action: From conflict analysis and mediation to WPS localization, accountability...
14/08/2026

Women are Turning Skills into Community Action: From conflict analysis and mediation to WPS localization, accountability and digital advocacy, women and girls leaders have reflected on how their advanced skills can be applied to real their lived realities.

Through action planning, participants have identified WHO, WHAT,WHY & the practical steps needed to advance peace and inclusion. Act Change Transform Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia

Women Leading Community Accountability through the IMARISHA Project: Women and girls leaders are gaining practical exper...
13/08/2026

Women Leading Community Accountability through the IMARISHA Project: Women and girls leaders are gaining practical experience using Citizen Scorecards and Memoranda as tools to strengthen social accountability and community participation in governance.

Through practical group work, participants are exploring how these tools can help communities identify gaps, document concerns, engage Chiefs, Ward Administrators and Members of County Assemblies (MCAs), and advocate for responsive governance and implementation of Women, Peace and Security (WPS) commitments.

Empowering women with accountability tools strengthens their voices to influence decisions, demand action and promote inclusive governance.
Act Change Transform Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia

Day 2 | IMARISHA Project: Strengthening Women’s Mediation & Conflict Resolution Skills: Through the IMARISHA Project wom...
13/08/2026

Day 2 | IMARISHA Project: Strengthening Women’s Mediation & Conflict Resolution Skills: Through the IMARISHA Project women and girls leaders are strengthening practical skills in mediation and conflict resolution through group discussions, conflict mapping and identifying practical interventions to address issues affecting their communities.
By analyzing conflict drivers, listening to diverse perspectives, negotiating and identifying pathways for dialogue, participants are better equipped to prevent conflicts, promote peaceful solutions and strengthen social cohesion at the grassroots level.
Act Change Transform
Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia


From Conflict Analysis to Early Action: Women and girls’ leaders explored grassroots conflict indicators, early warning ...
12/08/2026

From Conflict Analysis to Early Action: Women and girls’ leaders explored grassroots conflict indicators, early warning tools, and practical approaches to identifying emerging peace and security risks.

Through gender-sensitive conflict analysis, leaders identified conflict indicators linked to the vulnerabilities of women, children and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). They committed to strengthening monitoring, information-sharing and collaboration within their networks to prevent violence, particularly as the country prepares for the 2027 General Elections.
Understanding conflict is the first step towards preventing it.
Act Change Transform Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia

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