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Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms retweeted
📷 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 2–4 Nov 2026
RECSA, in partnership with the UN Office of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, is convening a Regional Workshop on Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) in DDR contexts, hosted by @AUC_PAPS.
Graced by H.E. Parfait Onanga, the workshop brings together RECSA Member States and regional and international experts to share experiences and develop practical guidelines for implementing the Regional Action Plan on WAM in DDR contexts.
The workshop is supported by China through the UN Peace and Development Trust Fund.
#RECSA #WAM #DDR #PeaceAndSecurity
Mashujaa Thematic Week | Uasin Gishu County
As part of the ongoing Mashujaa Thematic Week, @Knfp_Info Director Adamson Bungei received PS for Immigration and Citizen Services Dr. Belio Kipsang in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.
#AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns
The @Knfp_Info Director emphasized the importance of surrendering illegal firearms to prevent gun-related violence and strengthen national security.
#AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns
As part of #AmnestyMonth2026, @Knfp_Info & @recsa engaged FBOs, CBOs, County Peace Committees representatives in Elgeyo Marakwet County through public education & awareness on the dangers of illicit arms and the importance of voluntarily surrendering illegal firearms & ammunition
Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms retweeted
@Knfp_Info convened a sensitization workshop with participants drawn from the wider Elgeyo Marakwet County. Those in attendance included community and religious leaders, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, County Peace Committees, representatives of the County Commissioner and the Governor’s Office, as well as women and youth.
The workshop focused on the ongoing AAM sensitization process, with particular emphasis on the Government’s amnesty and voluntary surrender initiatives, the mapping of illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW) hotspots and actors, and related control and reduction efforts.
Subsequently, the same participants took part in a focus group discussion, which served as a data-collection forum to inform the rapid assessment and mapping of illicit SALW hotspots in the North Rift region.
Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms retweeted
@NSCpeace in collaboration with KNFP, convenes a sensitization meeting in Keiyo North, Elgeyo Marakwet County, on peacebuilding, conflict prevention & the AU Amnesty Month initiative, #SilencingTheGuns, promoting awareness of illicit small arms & light weapons & safer communities
Thank you to everyone who stood with us yesterday as we launched Africa Amnesty Month 2026.
#AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns
#SalimishaSilaha #OpenHandsSilentGuns
A snippet highlight from the launch.
Africa Amnesty Month 2026 is officially open!
Kenya has launched the month-long initiative at KSG-Kabete Camous in partnership with @Knfp_Info @recsasec @UN_Disarmament @UNODC @odaunrec @AUC_PAPS
#AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns #OpenHandsSilentGuns
#SalimishaSilaha
The initiative supports the African Union’s goal of “Silencing the Guns” in Africa by 2030 by encouraging the voluntary surrender of illicit firearms.
Mwezi wa Msamaha umezinduliwa.
#AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns #OpenHandsSilentGuns
#SalimishaSilaha
"I put it down the day the chief said no one would take my name.' A former gun-holder tells the forum, why he handed in his weapon."
Mkono wazi. Bunduki kimya.
#OpenHandsSilentGuns #AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns #SalimishaSilaha
It begins today!
Kenya launches Africa Amnesty Month 2026 - a month for the voluntary surrender of illicit firearms, no questions, no names.
Leo tunaanza. Fungua mkono. Nyamazisha bunduki.
#OpenHandsSilentGuns #AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns #SalimishaSilaha
📸 In Pictures: Highlights from the launch of Africa Amnesty Month 2026 in Kenya
#OpenHandsSilentGuns #AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns #SalimishaSilaha
Government representatives, national delegates, security agencies, RECSA & CSOs arriving at the Kenya School of Government -Kabete for the commemoration of Africa Amnesty Month in Kenya.
#OpenHandsSilentGuns #AfricaAmnestyMonth #SilencingTheGuns #SalimishaSilaha
Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms retweeted
The Uwiano Partners were taken through the platform’s key milestones & achievements, the Theory of Change ahead of the 2027 General Elections, strengthening Early Warning & Early Response (EWER) systems, engaging emerging groups and leveraging digital media to promote peace.
Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms retweeted
Peace is a shared responsibility for every Kenyan. It starts with me, with you, with us," @NSCpeace Secretary Josephine Onunga. Speaking at the Uwiano Platform for Peace Retreat in Naivasha, the Secretary called for stronger partnerships to build a peaceful, stable & resilient 🇰🇪
Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms retweeted
2022 was Kenya’s 🇰🇪 best demonstration of a highly competitive election in a peaceful and secure environment.
In the exact words of our diplomatic corps,
“Kenya has set an example to the region and continent as a whole.”
For 2027, we will raise the threshold.
Watch the National Cohesion and Integration Commission @NCIC_Kenya live as we launch the Roadmap to a Peaceful 2027 General Election: youtube.com/live/fkVPI5COlOE…
Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms retweeted
🚨 LIVE from Kigali – The 1st Session of the RECSA 17th TAC Meeting is officially open!
In his remarks, Jean Pierre Betindji, the RECSA Executive Secretary underscored the importance of regional cooperation in addressing the persistent problem of illicit small arms. As the RECSA region reflects on progress under the current Strategic Plan and prepares for the next phase, Member States were encouraged to strengthen collaboration and advance practical solutions through the spirit of the #NairobiProtocol.
“ _Through unity of purpose in the true spirit of the Nairobi Protocol, we can turn shared challenges into opportunities for greater cooperation and impact.”_
Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms retweeted
@NSCpeace Secretary Josephine Onunga held her introductory meeting with members of @Uwiano_Peace during which she stated that, as Co-Chair she was honored to be part of the forum & noted that the work ahead would require bold partnerships, sustained vigilance &creative approaches
Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms retweeted
A resounding call to Member States to "forge our shared shield anew" for a more secure region. #NairobiProtocol20 #SALWControl
Honored to have Mr. Douglas Kanja Kirocho, MGH, CBS, OGW, Inspector General of the @NPSOfficial_KE , officially open the RECSA NFP Meeting.
In his address, the IGP highlighted Kenya's unwavering commitment as host nation of #RECSA & called for a strengthened framework to combat evolving threats like tech-enabled arms trafficking.
A resounding call to action for National Focal Points to forge a stronger shield for regional arms control. #NairobiProtocol20 #SALWControl
