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Originally published by The Standardtop
February 16, 2026
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Youth council, NCIC seal pact to curb election violence
The National Youth Council (NYC) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) have signed a two-year deal to counter youth-driven election violence and hate speech across 47 counties...
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The National Youth Council (NYC) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) have signed a pivotal two-year agreement aimed at combating youth-driven election violence and hate speech across all 47 Kenyan counties.
- The memorandum of understanding establishes a joint framework for mobilizing young people in peacebuilding and conflict prevention leading up to the 2027 General Election.
- Gloria Wawira, acting CEO of NYC, emphasized that this partnership will integrate youth into national stability efforts.
- Dr. Daniel Mutegi Giti, CEO of NCIC, stated the collaboration will help the commission reach grassroots communities, equipping youth to be ambassadors of peace.
- The pact includes joint research on youth radicalization, training on conflict resolution, and public campaigns against hate speech.
- A joint technical committee of six members will oversee the implementation and evaluation of the programs.
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