The Commission in partnership with Bungoma County government has been supporting community dialogue processes in the Bungoma County to promote peace and cohesion among warring communities. The Commission held a leaders peace forum in a bid to identify the key driving factors of conflict in the Mt. Elgon and Cheptais areas and further developing strategies for peaceful co-existence among the communities. The forum was held in Nakuru on 30th and 31st March, 2015 and in attendance were NCIC Chaiperson, Hon. Francis Ole Kaparo, NCIC Vice Chairperson Commissioner Irene Wanyoike, Commissioner Dr. Joseph Nasongo, Commissioner Dr. Roba Sharamo, Commissioner Prof. Naituli Gitile and Commissioner Hon. Morris Dzoro. The County Commissioner, Bungoma, Mr. Maalim Mohamed, Bungoma Deputy Governor, Mr. Hillary Changwony, Mt Elgon M.P Hon John Serut, Hon. Fred Kapondi among other leaders were also present in the forum.

Some of the key drivers of conflict identified include poor leadership and governance, competition between national and county government, inequitable distribution of resources, land related problems, increased insecurity and allegations of the re-emergence of militia groups.

A 12 point resolution dubbed the ‘Abbey Resort Resolution’ was passed and signed by key leaders.

National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and National Assembly Lady Spouses Association-NALSA (K) Prayer Breakfast Meeting 3RD July 2014, Intercontinental Hotel

The National Cohesion & Integration Commission (NCIC) and The National Assembly Lady Spouses Association of Kenya NALSA (K) will host a joint prayer breakfast meeting on 3rd July 2015 at The Intercontinental Hotel, to deliberate on strategies for promoting national cohesion and national values in Kenya. The NALSA (K) Patron, H.E. Mrs. Margaret Kenyatta will officiate as Chief Guest. H.E. Mrs. Rachel Ruto will also grace the occasion. Religious leaders, corporate representatives and peace ambassadors will be in attendance.

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is a statutory body established under the National Cohesion and Integration (NCI) Act, No. 12 of 2008. The mandate of the Commission is to promote equality of opportunity, good relations, and harmonious and peaceful coexistence among ethnic, racial and religious groups in Kenya. The Commission works through partnerships with like-minded Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, faith based organizations, opinion leaders, civil society, private sectors and other organized groups such as NALSA.

NALSA (K) is a non-partisan, inter religious and intercultural association of spouses of members of The National Assembly. whose objectives are to support cohesion and development initiatives at the constituency levels. In its unique position as an influential and non-political organization, NALSA has prioritized reconciliation, national healing and integration to unite Kenyans and promote respect for diversity.

God Bless Kenya.

The Commission, on 9th and 10th of November 2015, conducted joint peace meetings at Longopito in Isiolo. The activity brought together stakeholders from Isiolo and Samburu Counties in a bid to establish the causes of conflict and solutions to the same. Some of the participants in the peace process included among others, County Security Intelligence Committees from Isiolo and Samburu, political leaders, elders, Samburu and Turkana morans. The meetings resulted into a 22-point ceasefire/peace agreement called ‘the Lewa-Down Resolutions’ bringing an end to the ethnic violence.